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Tied In on TikTok: Tie Strength and Emotional Dynamics in Algorithmic Communities
Charles Bickham, Minh Duc Chu, Arianna Yuan +5
Whether genuine communities can form on algorithmically-driven short-form video platforms like TikTok remains an open question, given that user interactions are often brief, disper…
EDTok: A Dataset for Eating Disorder Content on TikTok
Charles Bickham, Bryan Ramirez-Gonzalez, Minh Duc Chu +2
Eating disorders, which include anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased diagnoses linked to heightened exposure to idea…
Illusions of Intimacy: How Emotional Dynamics Shape Human-AI Relationships
Minh Duc Chu, Patrick Gerard, Kshitij Pawar +2
AI companion chatbots, such as those offered by Replika and CharacterAI, increasingly function as always-available companions that provide empathy, validation, and support. While t…
Safe Spaces or Toxic Places? Content Moderation and Social Dynamics of Online Eating Disorder Communities
Kristina Lerman, Minh Duc Chu, Charles Bickham +2
Social media platforms have become critical spaces for discussing mental health concerns, including eating disorders. While these platforms can provide valuable support networks, t…
Leveraging Machine Learning to Identify Gendered Stereotypes and Body Image Concerns on Diet and Fitness Online Forums
Minh Duc Chu, Cinthia Sánchez, Zihao He +3
The pervasive expectations about ideal body types in Western society can lead to body image concerns, dissatisfaction, and in extreme cases, eating disorders and other psychopathol…
Large Language Models Help Reveal Unhealthy Diet and Body Concerns in Online Eating Disorders Communities
Minh Duc Chu, Zihao He, Rebecca Dorn +1
Eating disorders (ED), a severe mental health condition with high rates of mortality and morbidity, affect millions of people globally, especially adolescents. The proliferation of…