Research: trolls don’t just enjoy hurting others, they also feel good about themselves

Research: trolls don’t just enjoy hurting others, they also feel good about themselves

There is an urgent need to understand why people troll. Recent Australian estimates show about one in three internet users have experienced online harassment. Across several research studies, I have attempted to construct the psychological profile of those who trolls to harm others. In my most recent study, conducted with Genevieve Steele, I wanted to see if trolling could be linked to self-esteem.

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