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Using Advanced Machine Learning to Better Understand the Emotional Intensity of Online Reviews

July 31, 2024 1159

In this article, Sanghyub John Lee and Rouxelle de Villiers reflect on the inspiration of the research article, “Unveiling Emotional Intensity in Online Reviews: Adopting Advanced Machine Learning Techniques,” in the Australasian Marketing Journal.

Our paper, “Unveiling Emotional Intensity in Online Reviews: Adopting Advanced Machine Learning Techniques,” found its home in the Australasian Marketing Journal. But this story isn’t just about data and algorithms; it’s deeply rooted in a personal quest to understand the intricacies of human emotions through the lens of technology.

From Numbers to Emotions: Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a thing for numbers. They were my solace, a way to make sense of the world when human emotions seemed too complex and unpredictable. This love for numbers eventually led me to the world of computing and software, where I found joy in creating and solving. However, there was always this nagging feeling about the emotional connections I struggled to understand. It’s this blend of personal challenge and fascination that set the stage for our research into the emotional intensity of online book reviews.

Navigating Challenges: Embarking on this project was like setting sail into uncharted waters. We aimed to develop an AI model that could grasp the subtleties of human emotions from text. This endeavor mirrored my own struggles with understanding and communicating emotions, making every breakthrough feel doubly rewarding. The journey was full of surprises, not least the revelation of distinct emotional landscapes in fiction vs. non-fiction genres, which offered a new perspective on how we experience and share emotions.

A Fusion of Insights: What made our research stand out was the marriage of personal insight with cutting-edge NLP technology. By harnessing transformer models, we didn’t just aim to detect emotions in online reviews; we sought to understand their depth and nuances. This innovation reflects a journey from a personal quest to a broader exploration of how emotions influence consumer behavior and marketing strategies, showcasing the power of empathy in technology.

Beyond the Paper: Our journey doesn’t end with the publication. There’s a world of emotions out there that AI is just beginning to explore. Insights that didn’t make it into the final manuscript, like the diverse impacts of specific emotions on consumer behavior, are stepping stones for future research. There’s so much more to uncover, and the potential for AI to fully grasp the spectrum of human emotions is vast and untapped.

Words for the Road: For those embarking on their research adventures, especially in the realms of AI and emotional studies, remember that the most profound discoveries often lie at the intersection of disciplines. My own path from a numbers-obsessed kid to a researcher at the crossroads of AI and human emotions highlights the importance of embracing a multidisciplinary approach.

Looking Ahead: Influenced by foundational AI and machine learning works, alongside insights from psychology and cognitive science, my research embodies my belief in technology’s potential to deepen our understanding of human emotions. Our paper is just a glimpse into the future of emotional analysis, pointing towards a world where AI not only understands but also empathizes with human emotions.

This journey, with all its challenges and discoveries, is a testament to the power of blending technology with empathy. It’s a narrative that spans from personal introspection to academic exploration, and I can’t wait to see where this path leads next. Here’s to the future of understanding emotions, through the eyes of both humans and machines.

Sanghyub John Lee (pictured) is a PhD candidate at the University of Auckland Business School. He has research interests in big data scraping and deep learning analysis to predict human behavior. As a researcher, he has been a part of multiple research publications. Rouxelle de Villiers is a senior lecturer of marketing and international business at the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. She is an andragogue and research scholar with over 26 years of experience as a CEO and business practitioner. She also has 12 years of experience as a tertiary educator and has teaching focuses on andragogy, decision and sense-making skills, and creativity and innovation.

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