A meta-discursive analysis of engagement markers in QAnon anti-immigration comments

What is it about?

We investigated the micro-linguistic and meta-discursive dialogic engagement markers used by QAnon supporters on a popular channel on Telegram to identify triggers to cognitive biases in far-right content on social media.

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Why is it important?

This study uncovers the persuasive power of language in shaping public opinion, delving into the mechanisms through which individuals engage in radicalised anti-immigration behaviour and the propagation of hate on social media— an issue of growing concern in today's digital landscape.