The U.S. Air Force Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values on Social Media: A Proof-of-Concept Examination of How Air Force–Affiliated Accounts Represent the Service Online
William Marcellino
Bok Engelsk 2023
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| Utgitt | RAND Corporation , 2023
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| Opplysninger | This report presents a proof-of-concept to assess the online behavior of U.S. Air Force (USAF)-affiliated users over social media, specifically in regard to USAF diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The authors found that USAF-affiliated users rarely used language that showed disrespect for others based on their identity or social group and generally reflected service values of respect and professionalism. Additionally, they suggest that their proof-of-concept could be easily adopted by the Air Force Public Affairs Agency. The approach is an aggregate one that does not highlight individuals and respects the privacy and free speech rights of members, veterans, and other affiliated social media users. Building such a social media analysis capability could provide the Department of the Air Force situational awareness of how the force is being represented online.
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