Online Harrassment Is Common, Especially With Young Adults
by SavvyRoo on Oct 23, 2014 | Views: 390 | Score: 3
| All Users | Men 18-24 | Women 18-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called Offensive Names | 27 | 51 | 50 |
| Purposefully Embarrassed | 22 | 38 | 36 |
| Stalked | 8 | 7 | 26 |
| Physically Threatened | 8 | 26 | 23 |
| Harassed for Sustained Period | 7 | 16 | 18 |
| Sexually Harassed | 6 | 13 | 25 |
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Of all the people on the internet, young adults are seemingly subject to the most harassment. Women from 18-24 in particular were quite frequently stalked or sexually harassed. It makes one wonder why it is so common among this age group - perhaps because of the spaces they congregate in online or their age. It could potentially be any number of factors. More importantly, what can be done about it?