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The Role of Language in Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Role of Language in Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Billy James, Wilfred W. Wilfred
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9798369306246|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369306253|EISBN13: 9798369306260
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0624-6.ch005
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James, Billy, and Wilfred W. Wilfred. "The Role of Language in Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Public Health Communication Challenges to Minority and Indigenous Communities, edited by Kealeboga Aiseng and Israel A. Fadipe, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 60-75. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0624-6.ch005

APA

James, B. & Wilfred, W. W. (2024). The Role of Language in Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic. In K. Aiseng & I. Fadipe (Eds.), Public Health Communication Challenges to Minority and Indigenous Communities (pp. 60-75). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0624-6.ch005

Chicago

James, Billy, and Wilfred W. Wilfred. "The Role of Language in Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic." In Public Health Communication Challenges to Minority and Indigenous Communities, edited by Kealeboga Aiseng and Israel A. Fadipe, 60-75. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0624-6.ch005

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenges to societies worldwide, compelling individuals and institutions to adapt rapidly to a new reality dominated by digital communication. Social media platforms emerged as essential channels for information dissemination, community building, and emotional expression during this global crisis. Language played a pivotal role in shaping these interactions, influencing the spread of information, the formation of online communities, and the impact of public health campaigns. This chapter explores the multifaceted role of language in social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Firstly, it highlights the significance of language as a medium for facilitating real-time updates and news dissemination. Governments, health organizations, and news outlets utilized language to convey critical information, ranging from infection rates and safety measures to vaccination updates, reaching a diverse and vast audience worldwide. This chapter will examine how language served as a crucial tool in combating misinformation.

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