Psychology & Psychiatry
New research shows trolls don't just enjoy hurting others, they also feel good about themselves
There is an urgent need to understand why people troll.
Sep 16, 2020
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Health
Research finds bots and trolls influenced vaccine discussion on Twitter
Social media bots and Russian trolls promoted discord and spread false information about vaccines on Twitter, according to new research led by the George Washington University. Using tactics similar to those at work during ...
Aug 23, 2018
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Health
The Indian woman defying body stereotypes through yoga
A plus-sized Indian woman is challenging body stereotypes and defying internet trolls with a series of yoga videos that are proving a hit on social media.
Jul 16, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Don't feed the trolls' really is good advice—here's the evidence
Almost half the population of the planet now has access to the internet, with about one in three of those people regularly active on social media.
Oct 7, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research finds that many Internet trolls are 'everyday sadists'
Anyone who's ever encountered Internet trolls, those vile, racist, sexist and often profane people who gorge themselves on others' misery, might have concluded they are psychologically disturbed. That would be correct, new ...
Apr 9, 2014
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