Comparative analysis of social media narratives shaping perceptions in the Philippines and Vietnam, indicating significant national identity implications.
Key Points
This study aims to examine how digital narratives on social media influence national identity and public perceptions regarding the South China Sea dispute in the Philippines and Vietnam.
Analyzed social media posts on Facebook from the Philippines and Vietnam through descriptive statistics.
Employed sentiment analysis to gauge emotional tone and discourse.
Utilized topic modeling to identify key themes and topics within the posts.
Philippine discussions show a focus on the 2016 arbitral ruling and a preference for a rules-based order.
Vietnamese posts reveal high levels of anger and skepticism toward China’s actions, with few historical references.
Both countries express concerns about sovereignty and geopolitical tensions, yet differ in their narrative approaches regarding policy.