Mother-in-Law Online Support Forum Data
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About
This dataset comprises textual data, including comments and posts, collected from the r/JUSTNOMIL subreddit. The subreddit serves as a vital platform for support, advice, and a venting space for individuals dealing with challenging mothers-in-law or mothers. This data offers a unique insight into social dynamics and support networks within an online community. It is important to note that the dataset includes content where some posts and comments may pertain to imaginary people and events, shared purely for entertainment. The data remains unfiltered and contains domain-specific keywords and acronyms prevalent within the subreddit, such as MIL (Mother in Law) and BEC (Bitch eating crackers).
Columns
- title: The title of the Reddit post.
- score: The score of the post or comment.
- id: The unique identifier for the post or comment.
- url: The URL linking to the original Reddit post.
- comms_num: The number of comments associated with a post.
- created: The creation timestamp of the post or comment.
- body: The main body text of the post or comment.
- timestamp: The timestamp of the post or comment.
Distribution
The data files are typically in CSV format. Specific numbers for rows or records are not directly provided, however, the dataset exhibits a wide range of values for various attributes. For instance, the 'score' column has over 21,000 unique values, predominantly lower scores, with a few reaching up to 4999. Similarly, the 'comms_num' column has over 21,000 unique URLs, with comment counts largely concentrated at the lower end, though some extend up to 444. The data is unfiltered, offering raw insights into the subreddit's content.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for various analytical tasks:
- Training text data analysis models.
- Performing sentiment analysis on user posts and comments.
- Detecting whether posts refer to real-life issues or are fictional narratives, a common characteristic of this subreddit.
- Conducting topic modelling on the extensive text corpus to identify recurring themes and discussions.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is global, reflecting the worldwide reach of Reddit users. The time range of the collected data spans from November 2021 to March 2022, specifically from 7th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. The data covers discussions and interactions primarily within the r/JUSTNOMIL subreddit, focusing on individuals seeking support or sharing experiences related to mothers-in-law and mothers. There are no specific filters applied to the data, meaning it includes all content posted within the collection period, including imaginary scenarios and subreddit-specific jargon.
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for:
- Researchers and Academics: For studies in social sciences, online community dynamics, and digital ethnography.
- Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers: Developing and refining Natural Language Processing (NLP) models for sentiment analysis, text classification, and topic modelling.
- Developers: Creating applications that analyse or categorise social media content.
- Psychologists and Counsellors: Gaining insights into the types of challenges individuals face in family relationships and how online communities provide support.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Reddit JUSTNOMIL Discussions
- Mother-in-Law Online Support Forum Data
- r/JUSTNOMIL Community Text Corpus
- Social Media Family Dynamics Dataset
- MIL Subreddit Posts and Comments
Attributes
Original Data Source: Reddit Just no Mother in Law