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Online Harassment and Hate Among Media Professionals: Reactions to One’s Own and Others’ Victimization

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the experiences of Finnish media professionals with online harassment. Participants ( N = 695) answered a survey including questions concerning their experiences with online harassment and a survey experiment involving a death threat received by someone else. Results showed that closeness to the victim was associated with increased anxiety levels, but it did not affect countermeasures recommendations for the victim. Victims’ reactions depended on their visibility in the public sphere and on the frequency and severity of the harassment. The results demonstrate that online harassment is prevalent among media professionals and that prevention and intervention are crucial.

Source: Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

DOI: 10.1177/10776990221148987

Authors: Magdalena Celuch, Rita Latikka, Reetta Oksa, Atte Oksanen

Institution: Tampere University

Language: English

Topic: Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,500