The Dark Threads That Weave the Web of Shame: A Network Science-Inspired Analysis of Body Shaming on Reddit

Deep within online forums, we often stumble across body shaming. Words like “fat” and “ugly” are tossed around, hurting those they target. But can peel back the layers of these communities? In this study, social network analysis is used to shine a light on shaming Reddit, well-known platform. This paper presents comprehensive one largest platforms. The research delves into intricacies by identifying key actors, communities, patterns behavior communication related results show how differ Reddit’s various subgroups, user activity length comments vary. Through application topic modeling, main subjects discussed in each subgroup were identified. enables an understanding what drives discussions about findings provide valuable insights spread normalization harmful behaviors attitudes shaming, which inform development targeted interventions aimed at reducing promoting more positive inclusive towards image weight.