Greater toxic online disinhibition and lower consistent online self-presentation contribute to the perpetration of cyber dating abuse
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15528699 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rebecca Ritchie (University of Liverpool, corresponding author), Maria Limniou (0000-0002-6317-4038, University of Liverpool, corresponding author), Sarah Gordts (0009-0005-2361-8924, University of Liverpool, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pages | 1716617-1716617 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1716617 |
| PMID | 41601505 |
| OpenAlex | W7122750445 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 106 |
Computer-mediated communication variables may exert greater influence on CDA perpetration than relational variables, as the anonymity and invisibility afforded by the online environment contribute to CDA. The findings highlight the importance of raising awareness regarding how the online environment can facilitate abusive behaviours
Anonymity · Disinhibition · Feeling · Invisibility · Poison control · Self-disclosure · Shame · Stalking · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |