Concerns Expressed by Chinese Social Media Users During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Content Analysis of Sina Weibo Microblogging Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health crisis that is affecting economies and societies worldwide. During times of uncertainty and unexpected change, people have turned to social media platforms as communication tools and primary information sources. Platforms such as Twitter and Sina Weibo have allowed communities to share discussion and emotional support; they also play important roles for individuals, governments, and organizations in exchanging information and expressing opinions. However, research that studies the main concerns expressed by social media users during the pandemic is limited.

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the main concerns raised and discussed by citizens on Sina Weibo, the largest social media platform in China, dur

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7695542 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature