Mental DailyMental Daily
  • Clinical
  • Health
  • I/O
  • Cybernetic
  • Social
  • More
    • Opinion
    • My Bookmarks
Aa
Mental Daily
Aa
  • Clinical
  • Health
  • I/O
  • Cybernetic
  • Social
  • Opinion
Search
  • Clinical
  • Health
  • I/O
  • Cybernetic
  • Social
  • More
    • Opinion
    • My Bookmarks
Follow US
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Inc. Profile
  • Google Play Store
© 2022 - Mental Daily. All Rights Reserved.
Cyber

Misogynistic posts on social media linked to violence against women

Staff Writer
Staff Writer 2 years ago
Updated 2021/10/27 at 12:56 PM
Share
SHARE

In a study based on collected Twitter data from 2013 to 2014, a team of experts at the University of New South Wales uncovered that misogynistic tweets are associated with violence against women.

As highlighted in the journal Psychological Science, the findings showed that the higher the number of misogynistic tweets, the higher the incidences of domestic violence.

The study was conducted in the United States across 47 states.

“This study suggests caution about posting misogynistic hate speech as even if the person who posts is not violent, such posts seem to create an atmosphere where violence toward women may be more likely,” researchers wrote in their findings.


“Our research contributes to this imperative by finding out how social media can help determine where domestic and family violence is likely to occur.”

Looking forward, researchers hope to gather data on the association between misogynistic online posts and social movements led by women.

Photo: Getty Images

You Might Also Like

Researchers use machine learning to predict growth of brain tumors

Young people lack trust in mental health smartphone apps

Survey finds close to half of American teens have been bullied online

New survey finds very few get their news on Telegram but report positive experiences

New research links screen time and OCD symptoms in preteens

TAGGED: tech, misogyny, social media, Twitter
Staff Writer April 8, 2021
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Print
Previous Article Mutations of autism-linked Dyrk1a gene may affect the brain’s growth signaling network
Next Article Study shows the lasting effects of a healthy diet and exercise in childhood

Recommended

Cyber

Researchers use machine learning to predict growth of brain tumors

1 Min Read
Cyber

Young people lack trust in mental health smartphone apps

1 Min Read
Social

Survey finds close to half of American teens have been bullied online

1 Min Read
Cyber

New survey finds very few get their news on Telegram but report positive experiences

1 Min Read
//

We are a trusted online source for research news and resources on all aspects of the mind and human behavior.

Verticals

  • Clinical
  • Health
  • Social
  • I/O
  • Opinion

Social

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Inc. Profile
  • Google Play Store

Links

  • About
  • Contact
  • The Editor
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Follow US

© 2022 Mental Daily. All Rights Reserved.

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Inc. Profile
  • Google Play Store

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?