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Area of Science:

  • Political Science
  • Linguistics
  • Computational Social Science

Background:

  • Populist discourse analysis often relies on frequency counts of specific terms.
  • Existing quantitative indices may not capture the nuances of populist communication.
  • The actor-part of clauses in text is a key area for identifying group references.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a refined quantitative index for measuring populist discourse.
  • To explore the 'how' and 'why' of populist speech beyond mere frequency.
  • To compare populist and non-populist statements within political speeches.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of clause structure in political texts.
  • Quantitative index development based on in-group and out-group references within clauses.
  • Comparative analysis of populist and non-populist statements.

Main Results:

  • The actor-part of clauses provides rich contextual information beyond frequency.
  • A more nuanced understanding of populist discourse can be achieved through clause-level analysis.
  • Differences in the 'how' and 'why' of populist speech were identified in Prime Ministerial addresses.

Conclusions:

  • Clause analysis offers a more comprehensive approach to measuring populist discourse.
  • The proposed index enhances the understanding of populist communication strategies.
  • Further research can apply this method to diverse political contexts.