Exploring the Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Emotions of Weibo Users in Wuhan Waterfront Based on Gender Differences Using Social Media Texts

Abstract

The benefits of the natural environment in urban space have been explored in numerous studies. However, only a few statistics and studies have been conducted on the correlation between emotion and urban waterfront space, especially considering gender differences. Taking Wuhan city as an example, this study puts forward a new approach and perspective. Text emotion analysis is combined with the spatial analysis technique based on big data of social media. Based on the emotions of the public of different genders in urban space, suggestions are provided for urban planning and development from the perspective of POI (Point of Interest). The main steps are: (1) Analyzing the emotional score of Weibo texts published by citizens in the waterfront area of 21 lakes in Wuhan City; (2) exploring the public emotion characteristics of different genders in the urban waterfront; (3) classifying the waterfront according to the emotional response (score) of the public of different genders; (4) exploring the relationship between different POI types and waterfront types and proposing planning suggestions. The results of this study provide evidence for gender differences and spatial distribution of public emotions in the Wuhan waterfront area. It can help decision-makers to judge the prior protection and development direction of waterfront space, thus demonstrating the feasibility of this approach.

The Geographies of Expatriates’ Cultural Venues in Globalizing Shanghai: A Geo-Information Approach Applied to Social Media Data Platform

“…As Currid and Williams [54] argued, a recurring challenge to our understanding of the geographies of cultural activities has been a lack of data. Here, we make use of the new opportunities offered by increasingly important social media platforms to identify these locations [1,2,4,5,8,10]. We derive data from four social media apps: Smart Shanghai, Time Out Shanghai, Bon App, and That's Shanghai.…”

“…The purpose of this paper was to analyze the geographies of cultural venues frequently used by expatriates in a globalizing Shanghai. To this end, we used state-of-the-art data and methods put forward in the science and technology of geographic information [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Expatriates living in Shanghai constitute a diverse, highly skilled, and mobile workforce [11], and recent research highlights that the presence of this community is both a sign and an enabler of the myriad processes underlying global city development [12][13][14].…”

How Did Built Environment Affect Urban Vitality in Urban Waterfronts? A Case Study in Nanjing Reach of Yangtze River

“…Urban waterfronts, as the important part of a town or city adjoining water area (i.e., river, lake, sea and ocean, and harbor), have a unique spatial interface and attractive waterscape [1][2][3][4]. Moreover, urban waterfronts also have obvious advantages in terms of economic development, ecological environment, social interaction, and cultural heritage [5][6][7][8].…”

Assessing Emotional Responses to the Spatial Quality of Urban Green Spaces through Self-Report and Face Recognition Measures

“…The quantitative assessment of the spatial quality of UGS requires the use of secondary indicators. Researchers have variously suggested relationships between individual health and spatial quality characteristics of UGS, such as size [15], location [16,17], space type [18,19], vegetation cover [20], or Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) [21]. Also, it could be that the mental health benefits of green spaces are influenced by how these green spaces are perceived.…”

“…In addition, the current research on the spatial attributes of UGS is mainly focused on mental restoration and aesthetic preference, and few studies have used emotional dimensions to evaluate the spatial quality of UGS [17,[29][30][31]. This omission may be due to the complexity of personal emotional expression and the difficulty of capturing emotional responses.…”