Andres Martinez Torres
Biographic Data
| ID | 6027489 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Andres Martinez Torres |
| GIVEN NAMES | Andres Martinez |
| FAMILY NAME | Torres |
| SIGNATURE | TORRES A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Institute of Social Sciences |
| ORCID | 0009-0004-7690-5225 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
How language divides
Polarization is typically conceptualized as increasing distance between opposing attitudes. We argue instead that it unfolds through asymmetries in the group‐differentiating power of opinion language. In public discourse, actors use distinctive linguistic repertoires to signal alignment, mark boundaries, and render opinion landscapes intelligible. Conventional attitude scales estimate the distributions of private belief but cannot capture how the…
Investigating the development of group identity through social reward signalling in a central Manosphere forum
Over the past decade, we have witnessed the rise of influencers and the proliferation of websites forming what is commonly referred to as the Manosphere: online forums where men from around the world congregate to discuss dating, self-improvement, and gender roles. However, these spaces are frequently associated with misogyny and extremism-the most prominent example being Incels. This paper examines the development of a central forum within the M…
Beyond groups
This article introduces Digital Connective Narratives (DCN) as a framework for explaining how large-scale meaning-making emerges in digital environments where group boundaries are fluid and participation is fragmented. Classic theories of groups, discourse communities, and collective narratives offer valuable insights into cohesion, identity, and shared cultural repertoires, but they presuppose forms of membership, continuity, and recognition tha…
Alignment and Differentiation
This study examines the interplay between language and social connectedness in forming opinion‐based groups on social media. Drawing on small‐world theory and social identity theory, we propose a dual‐layer approach that combines semantic and network analysis to investigate the dynamics of group formation on X/Twitter during the 2021 COVID‐19 vaccination campaign in South Africa. Our findings reveal a nuanced process of social sorting, where user…
The Covid-19 Information Void
The erosion of public trust in health information and government communication, particularly during crises like the Covid-19 pandemic, highlights a critical challenge in how health policies are transmitted and received. This study examines the dramatic shift in public sentiment toward Covid-19 vaccination in South Africa during 2021, a period that saw a decline from initial high acceptance to significant hesitancy. We argue that a process of soci…
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The Covid-19 Information Void
The erosion of public trust in health information and government communication, particularly during crises like the Covid-19 pandemic, highlights a critical challenge in how health policies are transmitted and received. This study examines the dramatic shift in public sentiment toward Covid-19 vaccination in South Africa during 2021, a period that saw a decline from initial high acceptance to significant hesitancy. We argue that a process of soci…
How language divides
Polarization is typically conceptualized as increasing distance between opposing attitudes. We argue instead that it unfolds through asymmetries in the group‐differentiating power of opinion language. In public discourse, actors use distinctive linguistic repertoires to signal alignment, mark boundaries, and render opinion landscapes intelligible. Conventional attitude scales estimate the distributions of private belief but cannot capture how the…
Investigating the development of group identity through social reward signalling in a central Manosphere forum
Over the past decade, we have witnessed the rise of influencers and the proliferation of websites forming what is commonly referred to as the Manosphere: online forums where men from around the world congregate to discuss dating, self-improvement, and gender roles. However, these spaces are frequently associated with misogyny and extremism-the most prominent example being Incels. This paper examines the development of a central forum within the M…
Beyond groups
This article introduces Digital Connective Narratives (DCN) as a framework for explaining how large-scale meaning-making emerges in digital environments where group boundaries are fluid and participation is fragmented. Classic theories of groups, discourse communities, and collective narratives offer valuable insights into cohesion, identity, and shared cultural repertoires, but they presuppose forms of membership, continuity, and recognition tha…
Alignment and Differentiation
This study examines the interplay between language and social connectedness in forming opinion‐based groups on social media. Drawing on small‐world theory and social identity theory, we propose a dual‐layer approach that combines semantic and network analysis to investigate the dynamics of group formation on X/Twitter during the 2021 COVID‐19 vaccination campaign in South Africa. Our findings reveal a nuanced process of social sorting, where user…
Misinformation and Its Impacts (2 works) · Narrative (2 works) · Process (computing) (2 works) · Social group (2 works) · Social identity theory (2 works) · Social media (2 works) · Social network (sociolinguistics) (2 works) · Digital Games and Media (1 work) · Digital media (1 work) · Digital Storytelling and Education (1 work)