Analyzing User's Responses To Whatsapp Status Updates: An Empirical Research Study

Abstract

Humans were genetically evolved better than any other species of universe in every aspect. Due to the ability to communicate with each other they can adapt to harsh conditions. Their language development brings many benefits to mankind. Talking to other humans is a fundamental aspect of human existence, offering emotional support, personal growth, and a sense of connectedness. Meaningful interactions with others are vital for maintaining mental and emotional well-being, fostering positive relationships, and thriving in various aspects of life. Today is the age of technology and it affects the mode of human communication such as we use social networking sites to share our feelings and emotions. One such platform is WhatsApp, most people communicate with their family, friends, and relatives through WhatsApp, share everything related to his or her life by updating WhatsApp Status. Through this study researcher analyses the responses on WhatsApp Status Updates using a An Empirical research design. Data was collected naturally and randomly continuously throughout one year from all the people on researcher’s contact list approximately around 600, and their responses on different contexts updated on WhatsApp Status were observed time to time. After collecting all the data, the final work of analyzing was done. Results show that among Emotional sentiments, Political, Social Issues, Environmental, Academic Achievement, Personal Advice, Humorous, Medical, Economical and Psychological support context, Academic Achievement context receive highest responses, and Political context receive lowest responses from Family, Friends, Teachers, Relatives, and Students of the researcher. Overall, what percentage of responders from each category for all contexts is also measured at the end for better understanding.