The present and future of child sexual abuse on the metaverse
Recommendations for an innovative approach to law enforcement responses
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12936718 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kyung-Shick Choi (0000-0002-0419-9681, Boston University, corresponding author), Whitney Sanders (The University of Texas at Dallas), Claire Seungeun Lee (0000-0002-0355-8793, University of Massachusetts Lowell) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 316-329 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Aggression Conflict and Peace Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1759-6599 • E-ISSN: 2042-8715 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/jacpr-03-2024-0889 |
| OpenAlex | W4403425998 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 24 |
Purpose The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to diagnose and analyze the current state of child sexual violence in the Metaverse through thematic analysis, identifying patterns and empirically diagnosing issues and (2) to enhance cybercrime investigation capabilities and public safety training in Metaverse investigations in the future. Design/methodology/approach By using thematic analysis, the study examines online child sexual violence victimization cases in the Metaverse, collecting data through keyword searches in newspapers and court records. Research limitations/implications This study provides detailed policy recommendations for building trust between the government and citizens involved in the digital age. Originality/value The research endeavors harbor a dual focus: first, to meticulously dissect and comprehend the prevalent landscape of child sexual violence within the intricate realms of the Metaverse. Through rigorous thematic analysis, the authors endeavor to unearth underlying patterns, diagnose empirical realities and illuminate the pressing issues at hand. Second, the authors aspire to fortify the arsenal of cybercrime investigation techniques, bolstering the capacity for future Metaverse inquiries. Using thematic analysis, the study meticulously scrutinizes a dozen cases of online child sexual violence, meticulously gathering data from diverse sources such as newspapers and court records. The implications of the research extend far beyond academia, offering concrete policy recommendations to safeguard vulnerable denizens of the Metaverse
Child sexual abuse · Criminology · Enforcement · Law enforcement · Medical emergency · Poison control · Political science · Sexual abuse · Sociology · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Crime, Deviance, and Social Control · Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Law · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
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Wielding new media in Web 2.0
Using thematic analysis in psychology
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Social Inequality and Predatory Criminal Victimization
Social Change and Crime Rate Trends
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |