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Detecting Stance On Covid-19 Vaccine In A Polarized Media, Rodica Ceslov
Detecting Stance On Covid-19 Vaccine In A Polarized Media, Rodica Ceslov
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The growing polarization in the United States has been widely reported. Media coverage plays an important role in shaping public opinion and influences public debates on complex and unfamiliar topics. There are some benefits to individuals and society from political polarization and conflict between opposing viewpoints. However, recent research has primarily highlighted the negative consequences of polarization which reached an all-time high. One such topic is the Covid-19 vaccine which was developed in record time, and the public learned about its safety and possible risks through the media coverage.
In this capstone, we examine U.S. news media coverage on the …