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What is Public Opinion? What is public opinion?

Opinion and public opinion are two different concepts.

Opinion refers to the collective attitudes, reactions, and statements of the general public about an event or issue, reflecting the level of public attention and reaction to the event or issue. Public opinion often includes both positive and negative public opinion, and can be about problems faced by individuals, organizations, companies, countries, etc. It is usually related to public **** interest, moral values, etc. Public opinion can be disseminated through a variety of media, including traditional and new media.

Opinion refers to the public's views, ideas and opinions about things. It is the expression and embodiment of social public opinion, the opinions and comments on public opinion. It can be said that public opinion is a form of expression of public opinion. Public opinion can be presented through certain carriers (e.g., articles, speeches, etc.) and can also be disseminated through a variety of media, and its influence may have a significant impact in the public **** field.

In short, public opinion refers to the public's attitudinal reactions and remarks on an event, while public opinion is the opinions and comments on public opinion. They are two important concepts in opinion management that need to be analyzed and guided.