Echo-chambers and Idea Labs: Communication Styles on Twitter

arXiv:2403.19423v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: This paper investigates the communication styles and structures of Twitter (X) communities within the vaccination context. While mainstream research primarily focuses on the echo-chamber phenomenon, wherein certain ideas are reinforced and participants are isolated from opposing opinions, this study reveals the presence of diverse communication styles across various communities. In addition to the communities exhibiting echo-chamber behavior, this research uncovers communities with distinct communication patterns. By shedding light on the nuanced nature of communication within …

abstract arxiv communication communities context cs.cl cs.si diverse echo ideas labs opinions paper research study twitter type vaccination