arXiv cs.CLAugust 19, 2026
Measuring Narrative Polarization in Online Discourse
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arXiv:2601.07398v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Polarization research has demonstrated how people cluster in homogeneous groups with opposing opinions. However, this effect emerges not only through interaction between people, limiting communication between groups, but also between narratives, shaping opinions and partisan identities. Yet, how polarized information environments portray opposing interpretations of reality, and whether narratives move between content environments despite