Toxicity on Social Media During the 2022 Mpox Public Health Emergency: Quantitative Study of Topical and Network Dynamics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Toxicity on social media, encompassing behaviors such as harassment, bullying, hate speech, and the dissemination of misinformation, has become a pressing social concern in the digital age. Its prevalence intensifies during periods of social crises and unrest, eroding a sense of safety and community. Such toxic environments can adversely impact the mental well-being of those exposed and further deepen societal divisions and polarization. The 2022 mpox outbreak, initially called "monkeypox" but later renamed to reduce stigma and address societal concerns, provides a relevant context for this issue.

Objective

In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the toxic online discourse surrounding the 2022 mpox outbreak. We aimed to dissect its origins, charact

SUBMITTER: Fan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11671789 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature