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Topical and emotional expressions regarding extreme weather disasters on social media: a comparison of posts from official media and the public

Political Science

Topical and emotional expressions regarding extreme weather disasters on social media: a comparison of posts from official media and the public

Z. Han, M. Shen, et al.

This study by Ziqiang Han, Mengfan Shen, Hongbing Liu, and Yifan Peng explores the contrasting narratives of official media and public sentiment during the July 2021 Zhengzhou flood. It reveals significant differences in topics and emotions expressed, shedding light on the public's emotional responses compared to the factual reporting of the media.

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Abstract
This study investigates how official media in China reported the July 2021 Zhengzhou flood and how the public responded on Weibo, comparing posts during the emergency response and post-crisis learning periods. Topic modeling (LDA) and emotion analysis reveal differences in topics and emotions between official media and public comments, with limited coherence. Official media focused on facts during the emergency, while the public expressed help appeals and emotional support. After the accountability report, media covered the investigation and punishment, while public comments remained emotional, praising the good and condemning the bad. The dominant emotion from official media shifted from "like" to "depression," while anger prevailed in public comments throughout.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Nov 28, 2022
Authors
Ziqiang Han, Mengfan Shen, Hongbing Liu, Yifan Peng
Tags
Zhengzhou flood
official media
Weibo
topic modeling
emotion analysis
public response
accountability
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