Role of Authority and Discourse Analysis Regarding Breast Cancer in YouTube Communities

Authors

  • Jesús-Ángel Pérez-Dasilva Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU) Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación Sarriena
  • María Ganzabal-Learreta Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU) Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación Sarriena, s/n 48940 Leioa (Vizcaya), España
  • Koldobika Meso-Ayerdi Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU) Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación Sarriena, s/n 48940 Leioa (Vizcaya), España
  • Urko Peña-Alonso Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU) Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación Sarriena, s/n 48940 Leioa (Vizcaya), España
  • Terese Mendiguren-Galdospin Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU) Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación Sarriena, s/n 48940 Leioa (Vizcaya), España

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2024.0303

Keywords:

Breast Cancer, Youtube; Diseasee, Communities, Women, Social Networks, Videos, Algorithms, Testimonials, Authorities.

Abstract

This article is part of a recent line of research that emerged after the diagnosis and overcoming of breast cancer by one
of the individuals signing this academic text. Using Social Network Analysis, it addresses the playlist of videos about
breast cancer stored and offered by YouTube when a user seeks to view content about the disease. The aim is to identify
the most relevant videos and the concerns of those who publish and comment on the topic. The results highlight the
significance of content shared by medical professionals and health-related organizations, as well as the importance of
personal stories as sources of hope and support for those affected by the illness. Regarding video comments, in addition
to medical aspects and personal testimonies, the significance of faith and prayer as aids in overcoming breast cancer is
also emphasized. Lastly, the authors wish to express solidarity through this work with all those individuals who battle
against the disease day by day

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Published

2024-07-15

How to Cite

Jesús-Ángel Pérez-Dasilva, María Ganzabal-Learreta, Koldobika Meso-Ayerdi, Urko Peña-Alonso, & Terese Mendiguren-Galdospin. (2024). Role of Authority and Discourse Analysis Regarding Breast Cancer in YouTube Communities. Profesional De La información, 33(3). https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2024.0303

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Research articles

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