Moving Beyond Stance Detection in Cross-Cutting Communication Analysis

Rezvaneh Rezapour; Daniela Delgado Ramos; Sullam Jeoung; Jana Diesner

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-43129-6_30

Moving Beyond Stance Detection in Cross-Cutting Communication Analysis

Rezvaneh Rezapour, Daniela Delgado Ramos, Sullam Jeoung, Jana Diesner

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Abstract

In today’s social media landscape, personal opinions on controversial topics are widespread. While some platforms provide structured environments for discussing such matters, fostering cross-cutting communication among individuals, understanding how people engage in these discussions remains a challenge. This study aims to understand the dynamics of discussing controversial topics, focusing specifically on the topic of abortion. Using an aspect-based approach, we employ BERT-based topic modeling and attention mechanisms to identify key aspects of debates. Through clustering, we identify highly polarizing aspects and examine the contextual nuances and sentiment surrounding them. Our methodology enhances our understanding of cross-cutting communication on controversial topics and offers an in-depth analysis of consensus and disagreement among participants. Our study contributes to the field of stance analysis, revealing opportunities for mutual understanding and uncovering diverse perspectives on controversial issues. (Warning: this paper contains content that may be triggering.)

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Modeling - 16th International Conference, SBP-BRiMS 2023, Proceedings
Editors	Robert Thomson, Samer Al-khateeb, Annetta Burger, Patrick Park, Aryn A. Pyke
Publisher	Springer
Pages	305-315
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	9783031431289
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43129-6_30
State	Published - 2023
Event	16th International Conference on Social Computing, Behavioral-Cultural Modeling and Prediction and Behavior Representation in Modeling and Simulation, SBP-BRiMS 2023 - Pittsburgh, United States Duration: Sep 20 2023 → Sep 22 2023

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume	14161 LNCS
ISSN (Print)	0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)	1611-3349

Conference

Conference	16th International Conference on Social Computing, Behavioral-Cultural Modeling and Prediction and Behavior Representation in Modeling and Simulation, SBP-BRiMS 2023
Country/Territory	United States
City	Pittsburgh
Period	9/20/23 → 9/22/23

Keywords

Contextual analysis
Cross-cutting communication
Stance Analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Theoretical Computer Science
General Computer Science

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Rezapour, R., Delgado Ramos, D., Jeoung, S., & Diesner, J. (2023). Moving Beyond Stance Detection in Cross-Cutting Communication Analysis. In R. Thomson, S. Al-khateeb, A. Burger, P. Park, & A. A. Pyke (Eds.), Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Modeling - 16th International Conference, SBP-BRiMS 2023, Proceedings (pp. 305-315). (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); Vol. 14161 LNCS). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43129-6_30

Moving Beyond Stance Detection in Cross-Cutting Communication Analysis. / Rezapour, Rezvaneh; Delgado Ramos, Daniela; Jeoung, Sullam et al.
Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Modeling - 16th International Conference, SBP-BRiMS 2023, Proceedings. ed. / Robert Thomson; Samer Al-khateeb; Annetta Burger; Patrick Park; Aryn A. Pyke. Springer, 2023. p. 305-315 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); Vol. 14161 LNCS).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Rezapour, R, Delgado Ramos, D, Jeoung, S & Diesner, J 2023, Moving Beyond Stance Detection in Cross-Cutting Communication Analysis. in R Thomson, S Al-khateeb, A Burger, P Park & A A. Pyke (eds), Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Modeling - 16th International Conference, SBP-BRiMS 2023, Proceedings. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), vol. 14161 LNCS, Springer, pp. 305-315, 16th International Conference on Social Computing, Behavioral-Cultural Modeling and Prediction and Behavior Representation in Modeling and Simulation, SBP-BRiMS 2023, Pittsburgh, United States, 9/20/23. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43129-6_30

Rezapour R, Delgado Ramos D, Jeoung S, Diesner J. Moving Beyond Stance Detection in Cross-Cutting Communication Analysis. In Thomson R, Al-khateeb S, Burger A, Park P, A. Pyke A, editors, Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Modeling - 16th International Conference, SBP-BRiMS 2023, Proceedings. Springer. 2023. p. 305-315. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-43129-6_30

Rezapour, Rezvaneh ; Delgado Ramos, Daniela ; Jeoung, Sullam et al. / Moving Beyond Stance Detection in Cross-Cutting Communication Analysis. Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Modeling - 16th International Conference, SBP-BRiMS 2023, Proceedings. editor / Robert Thomson ; Samer Al-khateeb ; Annetta Burger ; Patrick Park ; Aryn A. Pyke. Springer, 2023. pp. 305-315 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)).

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