Understanding the efficacy of online bystander intervention when journalists are the targets

2026/05/29 by Kathleen Searles, Rebekah Tromble · 1 voice
Computer Science · Psychology · Social Sciences · #Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression #Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection #Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

paper · doi:10.1016/j.chb.2026.109062

openalex publication_date 2026/05/29 · openalex created_date 2026/05/30 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11

Abstract

• Journalists have distinct needs when it comes to online harassment intervention • Bystander intervention efficacy requires consideration of profession and context • Journalists experiencing online harassment prefer consensual-driven interventions • Journalists experiencing online harassment prefer bystander interventions that account for the context of abuse

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Discussions

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