Understanding Loneliness Through Analysis of Twitter and Reddit Data: Comparative Study

Reddit posts provide detailed insights into data about the expression of loneliness, although at the cost of the diversity of themes and categories, which can be inferred from the data. These insights can guide future research using social media data to understand loneliness. The findings provide the basis for further comparative investigation of the expression of loneliness on different social media platforms and online platforms.

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Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Published
2025-03-14
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https://doi.org/10.2196/49464
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5
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Mental Health via Writing
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Understanding Loneliness Through Analysis of Twitter and Reddit Data: Comparative Study

Mowafa Househ, Hurmat Ali Shah
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Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Mental Health via Writing
12.19
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Understanding Loneliness Through Analysis of Twitter and Reddit Data: Comparative Study

Mowafa Househ, Hurmat Ali Shah
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Abstract

Reddit posts provide detailed insights into data about the expression of loneliness, although at the cost of the diversity of themes and categories, which can be inferred from the data. These insights can guide future research using social media data to understand loneliness. The findings provide the basis for further comparative investigation of the expression of loneliness on different social media platforms and online platforms.

Interactive Journal of Medical ResearchVol. 14
Hamad bin Khalifa University (QA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Mental Health via Writing
12.19
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