We are pleased to announce the publication of a new scientific article by the COIN research team:

“Comparative analysis of sentiments towards different stigmatized groups on social media platforms in Spain”, published in the international academic journal Cuadernos.info (Issue 61).

🧠 This study analyzes more than 520,000 Spanish-language messages posted on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook between April and August 2024. Using sentiment analysis tools, the research assesses public perceptions toward five stigmatized groups in Spain: migrants, Muslims, Jews, Roma people, and the LGBTIQ+ community.

🔍 Key Findings:

X is the platform with the most negative sentiment, particularly toward migrants and Jews.

Instagram and Facebook show comparatively more positive environments, especially toward Roma and LGBTIQ+ individuals.

Statistically significant differences were found across both platforms and groups, highlighting patterns of digital polarization and opportunities to promote inclusive narratives.

Authors:

Martín Oller Alonso (University of Salamanca, Marie Curie Fellow)

Carlos Arcila Calderón (University of Salamanca)

Javier J. Amores (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile)

Patricia Sánchez-Holgado (University of Salamanca)

Maximiliano Frías Vásquez (University of Salamanca)

William González-Baquero (University of Salamanca)

Marcos Paulo Gomes Barbosa (University of Salamanca)

This research was conducted under the framework of COIN – Countering Online Intolerance, funded by the MSCA-COFUND USAL4EXCELLENCE (Horizon 2020).

📘 Read the full article:

We continue our commitment to investigating and addressing online hate speech, building safer, more inclusive digital spaces.
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