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April 25, 2024
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Polarization and hatred on TikTok against Spain's Trans Law

Publicated to:Icono 14. 22 (1): 2088- - 2024-06-01 22(1), DOI: 10.7195/ri14.v22i1.2088

Authors: Colussi, Juliana; Garcia-Estevez, Noelia; Ballesteros-Aguayo, Lucia

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Univ Malaga UMA, Fac Comunicac, Dept Periodismo - Author
Univ Rey Juan Carlos URJC, Dept Comunicac Audiovisual & Publ - Author
Univ Sevilla US, Publ & Relac Publ - Author

Abstract

This exploratory and qualitative research focuses on the analysis of the polarization of hate messages towards the Trans Law of Spain in the videos published on TikTok. The sample is made up of 112 contents posted between October 13, 2022 and April 13, 2023. For this study, a content analysis has been carried out that includes seven variables. The main findings indicate the predominance of negative affective polarization towards the new legislation against the LGTBI+ community, through discursive resources that use the hate and misinformation to ridicule the law and the trans community.

Keywords

HateLgtbi+PolarizationSpainTiktokTrans law

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Icono 14 due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 111/227, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Communication. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Communication.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-08-05:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 8 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Colussi Ribeiro, Juliana) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Colussi Ribeiro, Juliana.