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  • Digital Disinhibition: The Psychology of Online Hostility – Part 5 & Conclusion

    Would They Say It In Person? Understanding the Discrepancy Between Online and Face-to-face Behavior Comparative Studies and Experiments To understand the discrepancy in aggressive behavior exhibited online versus in face-to-face settings, several studies and experiments have been conducted. This section reviews these research efforts, providing empirical evidence to comprehend this behavioral divergence. Controlled experiments have… Read more

  • Digital Disinhibition: The Psychology of Online Hostility – Part 4

    Psychological Situations of Online Hostile Individuals Profiling the Online Aggressor Understanding the psychology behind online aggression involves examining the characteristics and traits commonly observed in individuals who engage in such behavior. This section explores these characteristics to provide a comprehensive profile of the typical online aggressor. Key personality traits often associated with online aggressors include:… Read more

  • Digital Disinhibition: The Psychology of Online Hostility – Part 3

    The Contrast with Face-to-Face Interactions Face-to-face interaction is governed by unspoken social norms and the expectation of immediate consequences, which play a crucial role in moderating behavior. This section explores how these factors influence our interactions and why they often lead to more cautious and empathetic behavior than online communication. Social norms are powerful, albeit… Read more

  • Digital Disinhibition: The Psychology of Online Hostility – Part 2

    Social Media as a Platform for Hostility The Nature of Social Media Interactions Social media has revolutionized communication, but this transformation has brought unique characteristics that significantly distinguish it from traditional communication forms. These distinctive aspects of social media shape user interactions in ways that can potentially foster an environment more conducive to hostility. One… Read more

  • Digital Disinhibition: The Psychology of Online Hostility – Part 1

    In the ever-evolving digital age, social media has emerged as a ubiquitous platform for communication, connection, and community building. However, beneath this surface of connectivity lurks a less benign phenomenon: the pervasive presence of hostility, rudeness, and unkindness within online spaces, particularly in the comment sections of social media and internet forums. This blog seeks… Read more

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