Hostile political posts get the most social media engagement

Описание: Researchers analyzed millions of social media posts and emails from members of the United States Congress between 2009 and 2022 to understand shifts in political communication. The study found that negative partisan attacks were associated with vastly higher engagement rates compared to posts about legislative accomplishments or bipartisan cooperation. This trend suggests that social media platforms and polarized audiences disproportionately reward hostility over routine governance.

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