Content Representation of Thai Instafamous’s Lifestyle Post

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Pattanan Dedkaew
Kittima Chanvichai

Abstract

        This research aimed to study how Thai Instagram influencers, who have a large number of followers, present Instafamous lifestyle content on Instagram. Using a qualitative research approach, the study analyzed 186 posts from seven well-known Thai Instagram celebrities to understand how they showcased aspects of their personal lives and identities online. The findings showed that the lifestyles of these influencers were divided into two main areas. First, lifestyle component included the interests, opinions, activities, and demographics. Second, lifestyle segmentation was divided into five lifestyle types: 1) Myself for Me 2) New Era Leaders 3) Conservatives 4) Career-Driven, and 5) Work-Life Balance. The Instafamous' s lifestyle, both in terms of composition and segmentation are connected and consistent. This makes it possible to explain the lifestyle of Thai Instafamous more clearly.

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Dedkaew, P., & Chanvichai, K. (2024). Content Representation of Thai Instafamous’s Lifestyle Post. Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (JHUSOC), 22(3), 83–102. https://doi.org/10.14456/jhusoc.2024.27
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