Hate Hurts: Exploring the Impact of Online Hate on LGBTQ+ Young People
Open Access
- 17 October 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Women & Criminal Justice
- Vol. 32 (1-2), 29-48
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08974454.2021.1988034
Abstract
Research has demonstrated how LGBTQ+ hate is widespread on the internet. The nature of the online world is such that the permanence and desistance of hate is greater than its offline counterpart. However, comparatively little attention has been paid to the impacts of this type of behavior. Drawing on the findings of a survey involving 175 LGBTQ+ respondents aged 13–25, and 15 follow-up interviews, this paper addresses this gap by exploring the range of significant impacts that LGBTQ+ young people experience on their well-being and relationships with others. Given the ubiquitous nature of online abuse, this paper demonstrates the need for a targeted criminal justice response. Consequently, this paper discusses the implications of the findings with respect to future research.Keywords
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