A Psychometric Approach to Deception Detection in Social Networks

Description Request for Information (RFI) Information pertaining to sociological, psychological and cultural issues in relation to deception detection in social media formats. DUE: May 30, 2014 NLT 12:00 PM CST The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic, Innovation and Discovery Competency (71000) is seeking information to include research studies with associated documentation (i.e. professional papers, journals), database systems information, points of contact (POCs) who possess or have access to information, and/or software pertaining to sociological, psychological and cultural knowledge of deception in social media and any information on qualitative and quantitative analysis. All information should be relevant to the following: 1. Demographics, gender specifics, cognitive processing, measures of influence, personality traits, etc. 2. Assess behavior, psychological, social, and cultural norms of multiple countries, i.e., U.S., Middle Eastern, North African, and Far East persons in differing environments through communication patterns in social media. Factors associated with social media deception are not well understood especially within culturally diverse groups: How is social media organized for deception and influence? What are some of the contributing factors to social media deception behavior and what are the quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques used to track those factors? What deception techniques are most effective in social media and can they be used to detect specific persons? Is there any real data to validate specific deception techniques within multiple cultural environments? What are the gender and age issues in social media deception? It is important to get away from Western ideas of sociological and psychological theorem and patterns and conduct a greater research effort in analysis of these areas within specific culturally diverse populations. Obtaining information from data collection agencies, and from education professionals, sociologists and psychologists from specific cultures would be most beneficial. The RFI results will be used to provide a greater understanding of deception and detection capabilities and determining quantifiable techniques and validating data from multiple perspectives. This is a research initiative. Specific information sought includes: Lists of documents pertaining to the research queries stated previously: professional papers, journals, books, etc. If documents can be acquired without purchase, request those items be emailed to Ms. Terresa Jackson according to Submittal requirements stated below. Data base systems information with points of contact for accesses, if necessary. If corporate or government agency, need information on the company including name, URL, mailing address, email and phone. Simulation environments software or online URLs with points of contact for accesses, if necessary. Brief description of system's features, capabilities, performance, and availability. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) with a brief description of system state of readiness or availability. This should include statements on demonstrated or evaluated performance. Cost information on those items that require purchase such as licensing, price and General Services Administration (GSA) schedule information if available. Submittals: A NOTE REGARDING THIS RFI: This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only, and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of an offer. The Government DOES NOT intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. 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