Decoding digital whispers: a semantic–emotional variation model of information diffusion in social media networks
摘要
In social media networks, information dissemination is characterized by intricate dynamics, yet the phenomenon of textual information mutation arising from individuals’ cognitive interpretations and emotional predispositions remains underexplored. Particularly in contexts of information variation, optimizing effective information diffusion represents a critical scientific challenge demanding rigorous investigation. To address the challenge of influence maximization under information variation, this study proposes a novel information dissemination model with semantic similarity measurement and sentiment analysis. We conceptualize textual information as vector representations and develop a sophisticated matching function to quantify inter-vector semantic distances. During the dissemination process, information diffusion is regulated by two complementary mechanisms: (1) a similarity-based threshold approach identifying effectively influenced recipients, and (2) an emotional intensity assessment for marginal nodes. A greedy selection algorithm is strategically deployed to maximize the reach and effectiveness of information diffusion. The proposed model undergoes comprehensive validation using real-world social network datasets, yielding empirically grounded insights into information diffusion dynamics. Our theoretical framework and methodology provide nuanced perspectives on optimizing communication strategies in complex digital ecosystems.