Topic modeling for frame analysis: A study of media debates on climate change in India and USA

We argue that ‘topics’ of topic models can be used as a useful proxy for frames if (1) are operationalized connections between concepts; (2) theme-specific data used; and (3) topics validated in terms frame analysis. Demonstrating this, we analyse 12 climate change by NGOs, governments experts Indian US media, gathered modeling. contribute methodologically to modeling the social sciences analysis public debates, empirically research on media debates.