The U.S. Air Force Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values on Social Media: A Proof-of-Concept Examination of How Air Force - Affiliated Accounts Represent the Service Online
Abstract
In a time of ubiquitous and instant communications over social media, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) has an interest in understanding the online behavior of airmen and the wider USAF community. To help the USAF better understand this online behavior, RAND Corporation researchers conducted a proof-of-concept study that collected a very large dataset of USAF-affiliated user posts on multiple social media platforms, over several years. Using a variety of text and network analytic methods, we found that, overall, the proportion of USAF community members whose public posts included racist or intolerant language was relatively small, and that continued community-level monitoring could be executed with minimal effort. This report will be of interest to senior USAF leaders, as well as USAF public affairs personnel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 23, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1193860
Entities
People
- Christian Curriden
- William M. Marcellino
Organizations
- RAND Corporation