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LGBT Sentiment on Twitter
Social Media and Posts
Tags and Keywords
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About
This dataset features tweets scraped from Twitter using the keyword "LGBT". It offers a unique window into public sentiment and discussions surrounding the LGBT community [1]. The primary purpose of this data is to enable users to analyse how individuals on social media perceive the LGBT community and to gain insights into diverse perspectives [2]. It is intended to support efforts in addressing issues such as inclusion, equal rights, fostering empowered social engagements, and promoting societal acceptance [2]. Please be aware that the dataset contains a variety of tweets, some of which may be hostile or offensive [3].
Columns
The dataset contains nine columns, each providing specific details about the tweets:
- date: The date when the tweet was posted [2].
- time: The time when the tweet was posted [2].
- id: The Twitter username ID of the individual who posted the tweet [2].
- tweet: The actual text content of the tweet, which includes the keyword "LGBT" [2].
- language: The language in which the tweet was written [2].
- replies_count: The total number of replies a particular tweet received [2].
- retweets_count: The total number of times a tweet was retweeted [2].
- likes_count: The total number of likes a tweet received [2].
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file (LGBT_Tweets_processed.csv) [3, 4]. It has a file size of 7.89 MB and consists of 9 columns [3]. The dataset contains 32,500 records [5-12].
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for analysing public opinion and sentiment towards the LGBT community on social media [2]. It can be used for:
- Sentiment analysis to gauge public views and attitudes [2].
- Social network analysis to understand interactions and communities [3].
- Exploratory data analysis to discover patterns and trends in tweet content [3].
- Text mining applications to extract key themes and topics [3].
- Developing strategies to tackle issues like inclusion, equal rights, and societal acceptance for the LGBT community [2].
Coverage
The data was collected from tweets posted between 21st August 2022 and 26th August 2022 for the date column, and generally within 26th August 2022 and 27th August 2022 for the time column [5-7]. The predominant language used in the tweets is English [10]. While not geographically restricted, the data represents a snapshot of online discourse on Twitter. It is important to note that the dataset may contain hostile or offensive content, reflecting the diversity of opinions on social media [3].
License
The dataset is released under the CC0: Public Domain license [3].
Who Can Use It
This dataset is beneficial for a wide range of users, including:
- Researchers and academics studying social movements, public opinion, and digital communication [2].
- Data scientists and analysts interested in sentiment analysis, natural language processing, and social media analytics [2, 3].
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and advocacy groups focused on LGBT rights and social inclusion [2].
- Journalists seeking data-driven insights into societal perspectives on LGBT issues.
- Anyone looking to understand the challenges and perspectives faced by the LGBT community in the digital sphere [2].
Dataset Name Suggestions
- LGBT Twitter Discourse
- Social Media Perceptions of LGBT
- Queer Community Tweets
- Online LGBT Views Data
- LGBT Sentiment on Twitter
Attributes
Original Data Source: LGBT Sentiment on Twitter
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