The study investigates the prevalence and impact of image-based sexual harassment and abuse (IBSHA) among teens on social media platforms.
Conducted a randomized trial involving a representative sample of teens.
Analyzed experiences of image-based sexual harassment using surveys.
Assessed emotional and psychological impacts on affected individuals.
Found that 30% of teens reported experiencing IBSHA on social media, with significant emotional distress (p<0.01).
Only 12% of victims reported the abuse, highlighting underreporting issues.
Identified a correlation between IBSHA and increased anxiety and depression scores among victims.
Abstract
Image-based sexual harassment and abuse (IBSHA), defined as a broad range of digital practices that use images to harass or abuse individuals (commonly through receiving unwanted sexual images or t...