Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization: A Comparative Study of Online Discourse in the 2020 US Presidential Election

Authors

  • Pervaiz Ahmed   Master of Philosophy, Political Science, Rabindranath Tagore University Madhya Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Social Media, Political Polarization, US Presidential Election, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between social media usage and political polarization during the 2020 US Presidential Election. A comparative analysis of online discourse on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram reveals the extent to which social media platforms contribute to the amplification of partisan rhetoric and the erosion of civil discourse. Our findings suggest that social media usage is associated with increased political polarization, and that online platforms can perpetuate echo chambers and filter bubbles that reinforce existing beliefs.

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2022-08-30

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Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August-2022

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Pervaiz Ahmed "Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization: A Comparative Study of Online Discourse in the 2020 US Presidential Election" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011,Volume 9, Issue 4, pp.748-754, July-August-2022.