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Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome

Cilt: 17 Sayı: Supplement 1 16 Aralık 2025
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome

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Objective: This study aims to analyze Turkish X messages about Down syndrome with AI-based sentiment analysis and qualitative analysis. Method: The design of the study was mixed method. Using the criterion sampling technique, the sample of the study consists of 73,840 posts searched with the hashtag “Down syndrome”. Data extracted using Tweepy Package and feature extraction was performed using BERT method. Sentiment analysis was classified with artificial neural networks. The 738 posts with the most likes and shares analyzed according to Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis steps. Results: Among the Turkish messages about Down syndrome, 30.23% were negative, 39.87% were neutral and 29.90% were positive. The findings obtained from Turkish X messages about Down syndrome were grouped under four themes: ‘Social Stigmatisation’, ‘Awareness and Support’, ‘Representation in Media’ and ‘Supportive and Solidarity-Oriented Posts on Social Media’. Conclusion: Approximately one-third of the Turkish messages about Down syndrome analyzed with artificial intelligence-based sentiment analysis contain negative sentiments. In addition, Down syndrome perceived as a disease rather than a genetic disorder and individuals identified with stereotypical identities such as “happy” or “angel”. The term “Down syndrome” continues to be used as an insult and individuals discriminate against people with Down syndrome. While their participation in daily life portrayed as extraordinary in the media, awareness and support content appears on social media and families share stories about their experiences. Non-governmental organizations emphasize that Down syndrome is a genetic difference and success stories support social participation. In addition, the social media solidarity network makes the demands for rights visible.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Bu araştırma, kamu, ticari veya kar amacı gütmeyen sektörlerden herhangi bir fonlama kuruluşundan özel bir hibe almamıştır.

Etik Beyan

Bu araştırma, X platformu üzerinden paylaşılan halka açık iletilerin analiz edilmesi üzerine kurgulandığı için etik kurul izni ve kurum izni alınmamıştır. Çalışma, yalnızca kamusal alanda erişilebilir olan sosyal medya verilerini içermekte olup, bireylerden doğrudan veri toplanmadığı ve herhangi bir müdahale içermediği için etik kurul izni gerektirmemektedir. Benzer şekilde, sosyal medyanın halka açık bir platform olması ve kullanıcıların gönüllü olarak paylaştığı içeriklerin analiz edilmesi nedeniyle ayrıca bir kurum izni alınmasına gerek duyulmamıştır. Araştırmada Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (2016) ve İnternet Araştırmaları Etik Kılavuzu (Franzke ve ark. 2021) çerçevesinde çalışılmış, bireylerin kimlik bilgileri korunmuş ve anonimliğe özen gösterilmiştir.

Teşekkür

Verilerin çekilmesi ve analiz edilmesi sürecindeki desteklerinden dolayı Ramazan AKAR’a teşekkür ederim.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Gelişim Psikolojisi (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

10 Mayıs 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

16 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

22 Şubat 2025

Kabul Tarihi

4 Mayıs 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 17 Sayı: Supplement 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Akar, A. (2025). Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 17(Supplement 1), 35-46. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1645133
AMA
1.Akar A. Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 2025;17(Supplement 1):35-46. doi:10.18863/pgy.1645133
Chicago
Akar, Atanur. 2025. “Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17 (Supplement 1): 35-46. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1645133.
EndNote
Akar A (01 Aralık 2025) Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17 Supplement 1 35–46.
IEEE
[1]A. Akar, “Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome”, Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, c. 17, sy Supplement 1, ss. 35–46, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.18863/pgy.1645133.
ISNAD
Akar, Atanur. “Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17/Supplement 1 (01 Aralık 2025): 35-46. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1645133.
JAMA
1.Akar A. Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 2025;17:35–46.
MLA
Akar, Atanur. “Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, c. 17, sy Supplement 1, Aralık 2025, ss. 35-46, doi:10.18863/pgy.1645133.
Vancouver
1.Atanur Akar. Artificial Intelligence-Based Sentiment Analysis and Qualitative Analysis of Turkish X Posts about Down syndrome. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 01 Aralık 2025;17(Supplement 1):35-46. doi:10.18863/pgy.1645133

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