Perspectivas psicossociais sobre o Twitter: metassíntese qualitativa e estratégias discursivas no ativismo digital

Abstract

Twitter plays a significant role in contemporary society, serving as a space for interaction, dialogue, and conflict. In addition, the political role of this network stands out, which has consolidated itself as a space for debates and political promotion. This research on Twitter aims to broaden the view of this social network and the processes present within it through two distinct studies: a qualitative meta-synthesis of psychosocial studies on Twitter (X); and an empirical study on the discursive strategies used by Twitter users in response to Erika Hilton's digital activism regarding same-sex unions in 2023. The first study reveals that Twitter plays a role as a communicative space, enabling political practices, polarized debates, emotional support, and the construction of individual and collective identities. The second identifies four discursive strategies in response to Erika Hilton's digital activism: a) Erika's idealization; b) Resistance to the bill; c) Refusal of same-sex unions and rejection of the LGBTQIA+ community; d) Erika's prejudiced disqualification. The study illustrates the political impact of Erika Hilton's mobilization on Twitter and reveals the field of discursive disputes surrounding same-sex unions.