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VOL. 10, ISSUE 9 (2023)
The impact of twitter on people's attitudes towards face mask during covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia
Authors
Marly Loria Diabakanga Batatana, Maximino Horacio Bikoumou Gambat, Sledy Anta Menelic Batounguidio
Abstract
The impact of social media on people's attitudes towards wearing face
masks has been significant, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic
in Malaysia. In this study, over 21 months spanning from March 2020 to December
2021. The datasets includes 1863 tweets that were collected and analyzed to
understand the evolving attitudes and opinions of Malaysians towards the use of
face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the virus. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted widespread discussions on
social media platforms like Twitter, which played
a critical role in disseminating information about the benefits of face masks
wearing making them crucial sources for understanding public sentiment and
attitudes, leveraging sentiment analysis and
content analysis techniques. We used
Python machine learning to analyze relevant
tweets. Findings from this study reveal the temporal evolution of attitudes,
reflecting the initial skepticism, growing acceptance, and eventual
normalization of face mask usage among Malaysians. The analysis underscores the
role of influential events, government announcements, and public health
campaigns in shaping public discourse and attitudes. Moreover, the study
highlights the influence of social media in disseminating information,
dispelling myths, and fostering collective responsibility toward public health
measures. While the minority emotions
were positive, the proportion of anti-mask
tweets was highly negative. The impact of social
media on people's attitudes towards wearing face masks in Malaysia has been
negative.
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Pages:76-82
How to cite this article:
Marly Loria Diabakanga Batatana, Maximino Horacio Bikoumou Gambat, Sledy Anta Menelic Batounguidio "The impact of twitter on people's attitudes towards face mask during covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 9, 2023, Pages 76-82
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