Study Finds Indirect Aggression Prevails in Indian Social Media Posts During Major Events
Researchers from Goa Institute of Management and Goa Business School analyzed over 131,000 posts on social media platform X using machine learning to study aggression patterns during major social, financial, sporting, and political events in India. They categorized posts as overtly aggressive, covertly aggressive, or non-aggressive. The study found indirect aggression to be most common, with overt aggression ranging from 11% to 37%, peaking during India's T20 World Cup loss. Aggression levels generally declined over time, varying by event.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 27 Sept, 07:48 am. Other outlets followed.