ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Political Language Analysis of Health Crises and Terrorist Attacks
- Madison Shankle
Ouachita Baptist University - Allyson Phillips
Ouachita Baptist University - Randall Wight
Ouachita Baptist University
Abstract
The current study examined linguistic differences in presidential addresses following health crises (AIDS/HIV, Avian Flu, H1N1, COVID-19) and terrorist attacks (Pearl Harbor, 9/11, Columbine shooting, Sandy Hook shooting), using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count computer software. Terrorist attacks resulted in more negative emotion words, including sadness and anger.
Politics