Exploring socioeconomic concerns in Italian social media discourse on migration: A sentiment analysis of X posts
Social media platforms, particularly Twitter (now X), have transformed into significant arenas for public debate on immigration, showcasing a diverse spectrum of opinions and emotions. The current study utilized sentiment analysis, a method widely used in social media research, to delve into public...
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| author | Indelicato Alessandro Martín Juan Carlos Di Rocco Rossella Maria Pia Marinello Vincenzo |
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| description | Social media platforms, particularly Twitter (now X), have transformed into significant arenas for public debate on immigration, showcasing a diverse spectrum of opinions and emotions. The current study utilized sentiment analysis, a method widely used in social media research, to delve into public sentiment in social network comments related to immigration, specifically focusing on Italy. The study compiled a dataset of X posts containing the keyword “immigrati” (immigrants) and conducted sentiment analysis to gauge the prevailing attitudes. The study aimed to uncover prevailing themes and connections in public discourse by identifying the most frequent topics. These patterns shed light on the primary topics and terms associated with immigration in Italy and their interrelationships. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of sentiment and discourse surrounding immigration on social media, particularly within the Italian context. Results revealed the intricate and multifaceted nature of public opinion on immigration, with Italian concerns predominantly revolving around the irregular status of newcomers, the role of NGOs, and economic and safety issues, reflecting the complex nature of public opinion on immigration in contemporary digital spaces. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0168de70f0234dd38d7ff343829cd57a2025-02-02T15:49:16ZengSciendoPsychology of Language and Communication2083-85062025-01-01281234210.58734/plc-2025-0002Exploring socioeconomic concerns in Italian social media discourse on migration: A sentiment analysis of X postsIndelicato Alessandro0Martín Juan Carlos1Di Rocco Rossella Maria Pia2Marinello Vincenzo31School of Theology, University of Eastern Finland, Finland2Applied economics, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain3Facoltà di Scienze Eonomiche e Giuridiche, Università KORE di Enna, Italy3Facoltà di Scienze Eonomiche e Giuridiche, Università KORE di Enna, ItalySocial media platforms, particularly Twitter (now X), have transformed into significant arenas for public debate on immigration, showcasing a diverse spectrum of opinions and emotions. The current study utilized sentiment analysis, a method widely used in social media research, to delve into public sentiment in social network comments related to immigration, specifically focusing on Italy. The study compiled a dataset of X posts containing the keyword “immigrati” (immigrants) and conducted sentiment analysis to gauge the prevailing attitudes. The study aimed to uncover prevailing themes and connections in public discourse by identifying the most frequent topics. These patterns shed light on the primary topics and terms associated with immigration in Italy and their interrelationships. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of sentiment and discourse surrounding immigration on social media, particularly within the Italian context. Results revealed the intricate and multifaceted nature of public opinion on immigration, with Italian concerns predominantly revolving around the irregular status of newcomers, the role of NGOs, and economic and safety issues, reflecting the complex nature of public opinion on immigration in contemporary digital spaces.https://doi.org/10.58734/plc-2025-0002sentiment analysisimmigrationx; media opinionsitaly |
| spellingShingle | Indelicato Alessandro Martín Juan Carlos Di Rocco Rossella Maria Pia Marinello Vincenzo Exploring socioeconomic concerns in Italian social media discourse on migration: A sentiment analysis of X posts Psychology of Language and Communication sentiment analysis immigration x; media opinions italy |
| title | Exploring socioeconomic concerns in Italian social media discourse on migration: A sentiment analysis of X posts |
| title_full | Exploring socioeconomic concerns in Italian social media discourse on migration: A sentiment analysis of X posts |
| title_fullStr | Exploring socioeconomic concerns in Italian social media discourse on migration: A sentiment analysis of X posts |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring socioeconomic concerns in Italian social media discourse on migration: A sentiment analysis of X posts |
| title_short | Exploring socioeconomic concerns in Italian social media discourse on migration: A sentiment analysis of X posts |
| title_sort | exploring socioeconomic concerns in italian social media discourse on migration a sentiment analysis of x posts |
| topic | sentiment analysis immigration x; media opinions italy |
| url | https://doi.org/10.58734/plc-2025-0002 |
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