Toxicity on Social Media During the 2022 Mpox Public Health Emergency: Quantitative Study of Topical and Network Dynamics
Our study introduces a comprehensive workflow that combines topical and network analyses to decode emerging social issues during crises. By tracking topical dynamics, we can track the changing popularity of toxic content on the internet, providing a better understanding of societal challenges. Network dynamics highlight key social media influencers and their intentions, suggesting that engaging with these central figures in toxic discourse can improve crisis communication and guide policy making.
Authors
- Lingyao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5888-8311)
- Lizhou Fan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7962-9113)
- Libby Hemphill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3793-7281)
Institutions
- University of Michigan (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2024-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/52997
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.79
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention