Coverage of cyber violence on social media and methods of combating it through visual media literacy
Year: 2027
Type: article
Abstract: Cyber Violence and Cyberbullying are expanding because of several reasons and increasing the threat to society in the context of uncontrolled actions by internet users. This issue also reduces trust in the Internet and technological innovations and weakens people's healthy ties to digital and cyber development. According to current digital challenges, this study analyzes cyber violence and cyberbullying and their effects on children and women. Meanwhile, the impact of social media, its utilization, and its purposes are examined. The causes and threats of cyber actions are also assessed. In addition, the study evaluates combating digital violence through visual media literacy. The psychological consequences, violations of social norms, expert opinions, reports from the United Nations and the European Union, and recent scientific studies and statistical indicators are discussed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue. All these factors are considered from a journalism perspective, since cyber violence is becoming an increasingly serious problem across social media platforms.
Author: Nasibova, Almaz
Institution: Baku State University
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7223098788