Research on the Characteristics of Emotional Expression of

Abstract: [Objective] Explore the characteristics of emotional expression of "empty nest youth" and "non-empty nest youth" using Weibo data. [Methods] This study selected the "empty nest youth" group and the "non-empty nest youth" group from 1 million active users which are based on the activity status of Weibo users, and compared the differences in emotional expression between the two groups of users in the Weibo. [Results] From the results of independent sample t-test and two-way analysis of variance, it can be seen that the emotional expressions of "empty nest youth" group and "non-empty nest youth" are significantly different. According to regional and gender division, it can be found that there are also differences in emotional expression. [Limitations] The word frequency analysis is not completely equivalent to the emotion measured by the psychometric scale. Although the word frequency analysis based on the Weibo data provides an efficient analysis method, it cannot completely replace the strict psychological measurement. [Conclusions] The "empty nest" state affects emotional expression; "empty nest youth" tends to express inner emotions.