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: Received: 23 September 2024 / Approved: 24 September 2024 / Online: 25 September 2024 (11:29:53 CEST)
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Ahmed, R. Cyber Harassment in the Digital Age: Trends, Challenges, and Countermeasures. Preprints2024, 2024091882. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1882.v1
Ahmed, R. Cyber Harassment in the Digital Age: Trends, Challenges, and Countermeasures. Preprints 2024, 2024091882. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1882.v1
Ahmed, R. Cyber Harassment in the Digital Age: Trends, Challenges, and Countermeasures. Preprints2024, 2024091882. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1882.v1
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Ahmed, R. (2024). Cyber Harassment in the Digital Age: Trends, Challenges, and Countermeasures. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1882.v1
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Ahmed, R. 2024 "Cyber Harassment in the Digital Age: Trends, Challenges, and Countermeasures" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1882.v1
Abstract
The advent of the digital age has introduced unprecedented opportunities for communication and connectivity, but it has also given rise to new forms of harassment, collectively termed cyber harassment. This research article provides an in-depth exploration of cyber harassment, examining its prevalence, the profound impact it has on victims, and potential solutions to mitigate its effects.The study is structured around three primary research objectives. Firstly, it investigates the psychological impact of cyber harassment on victims, highlighting the severe emotional and mental health consequences that can arise from such abuse. Secondly, the article scrutinizes the role of social media platforms in both facilitating and combating cyber harassment, analyzing how these platforms can act as both enablers of harassment and as venues for intervention. Thirdly, the research evaluates the current legal frameworks and responses to cyber harassment, considering their effectiveness and suggesting possible improvements. Recent research findings and diverse methodologies are integrated to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multi-faceted nature of cyber harassment. By addressing these key areas, the article aims to contribute to the development of more effective strategies to prevent and respond to cyber harassment, ultimately fostering a safer online environment.
Keywords
cyber harassment digital age online abuse psychological impact victims emotional consequences mental health social media platforms facilitation of harassment intervention strategies legal frameworks cyberstalking online bullying trolling harmful content trends in cyber harassment frequency of incidents severity of harassment anonymity online privacy invasion reputational damage jurisdiction challenges technological solutions educational initiatives advanced algorithms content filtering cyber laws awareness
Subject
Computer Science and Mathematics, Security Systems
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.