Greater toxic online disinhibition and lower consistent online self-presentation contribute to the perpetration of cyber dating abuse
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.
Authors
- Maria Limniou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6317-4038)
- Sarah Gordts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2361-8924)
- Rebecca Ritchie
Institutions
- University of Liverpool (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1716617
- Primary Topic
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00