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Change your mind and that might change the world! A corpus-based study of persuasive argumentation and reasoning facilitating opinion change on r/ChangeMyView
Selicka, Kristine (2024) Change your mind and that might change the world! A corpus-based study of persuasive argumentation and reasoning facilitating opinion change on r/ChangeMyView.
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| Abstract: | This research explores deliberate opinion change dynamics in the "Change My View" (CMV) Reddit community, focusing on drug-policy-related discussions. The study examines delta-awarded comments, which acknowledge a successful change of view, using a qualitative content analysis method to find strong persuasive argumentation and reasoning techniques that lead to opinion change. The results show that using particular examples and analogies, ethical arguments, and logical reasoning are all heavily relied upon. In addition, use of both interactive components such as concessions and counterarguments are very important in facilitating change of view. This research advances our knowledge of persuasive communication in virtual spaces and provides useful advice for enhancing policy making and facilitating deliberative discourse. The study emphasizes how crucial it is to use ethical and logical arguments along with practical examples while participating in discussions of societal relevance. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 05 communication studies |
| Programme: | Communication Science BSc (56615) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/103824 |
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