Cyber harassment involves repeated threats and distressing behavior online, leading to psychological harm. Victims may experience anxiety, depression, and PTSD-like symptoms. Understanding the motivations behind such acts, like anonymity and power, is key to developing effective interventions and support systems for those affected. Strategies for coping include documentation, privacy controls, and seeking professional help.
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Cyber harassment can take the form of hateful messages, doxing, misinformation, cyberstalking, and coordinated attacks
Psychological Framework of Perpetrators
The motivations behind cyber harassment include a desire for dominance, pleasure in causing distress, peer validation, and identity establishment
Many countries have implemented laws to deter and punish cyber harassment due to its violation of human rights
Victims of cyber harassment may experience anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and symptoms similar to PTSD
Cyber harassment can lead to social withdrawal and isolation, exacerbating the victim's distress
Victims can use practical measures such as documenting incidents and seeking professional support, as well as psychological techniques like resilience training and maintaining a strong support network
The veil of anonymity on the internet can embolden individuals to engage in cyber harassment due to the perceived lack of consequences
The allure of anonymity, pursuit of power, desire for social inclusion, and underlying prejudices are common motivators behind cyber harassment
Examples of cyber harassment, such as cyberbullying and revenge porn, highlight the severe psychological consequences for victims
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______ harassment includes harmful actions via digital means, like spreading ______ content, doxing, and ______.
Cyber
hateful
cyberstalking
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Anonymity's role in cyber harassment
Anonymity provides a veil that can embolden individuals to harass others online without fear of immediate consequences.
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Consequences of perceived impunity online
Perceived absence of repercussions may lead to a sense of impunity, fostering harmful online behaviors.
