Social Network and Semantic Analysis of Roe v. Wade's Reversal on Twitter.

This article analyzes public reactions on Twitter to the Supreme Court's June 24, 2022, decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, which repealed Roe v. Wade and its subsequent rulings on abortion rights. Using social network analysis and semantic analysis via NodeXL Pro, the study identifies key influencers—including journalists, internet celebrities, activists, professional/non-profit organizations, and politicians—and maps prominent themes such as legal concerns, reproductive rights discourse, distrust of the Court's authority, and political polarization. The findings reveal that while both pro-choice and pro-life voices engaged on Twitter, liberal politicians dominated the political influencer category, and the discourse reflected deep societal divisions with implications for voter behavior in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The study underscores Twitter's role in shaping public discourse on reproductive health policy and suggests communication strategies for healthcare providers and policymakers amid ongoing polarization.