Asessualità e dinamiche emozionali negli spazi digitali : il caso studio dell'Asexual Visibility and Education Network

This contribution highlights the crucial role played by digital communities in providing safe and supportive environments for marginalized sexual identities, thereby enhancing their visibility and self-awareness. Specifically, the study examines the impact of the Aven (Asexual Visibility and Education Network) community on the emotional experiences of its members. Through sentiment analysis conducted on over 4,000 user comments, supported by Natural Language Processing (Nlp) tools, recurrent themes and predominant emotions expressed by users were identified. The findings, enriched by semi-structured interviews, reveal not only frustration and stigma but also experiences of acceptance and personal growth. [Publisher's text]