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Response to the Netflix Docuseries "Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of JUUL": Mixed Methods Analysis of YouTube Comments
Beth Hoffman1, Arpita Tripathi1, Ariel Shensa2
1Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, 130 De Soto Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States, 1 4126245859.
Viewer comments on the JUUL docuseries reveal significant misinformation regarding nicotine and tobacco products (NTPs). Many comments falsely claimed e-cigarettes are safe, highlighting a need for targeted public health communication.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Media Analysis
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Netflix released "Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of JUUL" docuseries on October 11, 2023.
- The docuseries covers JUUL's inception, youth popularity, and public controversy.
- YouTube comments offer insights into public reactions to health-related content.
Purpose of the Study:
- Characterize nicotine and tobacco product (NTP)-related comments on JUUL docuseries YouTube content.
- Explore integrating automated topic modeling with qualitative coding for social media analysis.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed 532 comments and replies from YouTube clips of the "Big Vape" docuseries.
- Double-coded comments for NTP sentiment and e-cigarette content using a codebook.
- Conducted qualitative content analysis of misinformation and used topic modeling.
Main Results:
- Of 393 relevant comments, 63.6% expressed NTP sentiment; 42.8% were pro-NTP.
- Potential misinformation was the most frequent category (27.5%), with 80 comments stating e-cigarettes are safe.
- Identified 9 topics including comparisons with other drugs and media influence.
Conclusions:
- This is the first study analyzing viewer reactions to the JUUL docuseries.
- YouTube comments reveal significant misinformation and sentiment regarding NTPs.
- Findings can inform public health communication strategies for e-cigarette products.
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