Online dating app facilitated sexual violence victimisation among people with disability

People with disability are at an increased risk of sexual violence. The extent of this increased risk online, particularly in the context of online dating, is unclear as research on dating app facilitated sexual violence (DAFSV) is in its infancy. This study examines the prevalence and nature of onl...

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Main Author: Wolbers, Heather (Author)
Contributors: Boxall, Hayley
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice
Year: 2024, Pages: 1-18
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Keywords:
Cybercrime
Peer-reviewed
risk factors
Sexual Violence
Surveys
Victims
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Summary:People with disability are at an increased risk of sexual violence. The extent of this increased risk online, particularly in the context of online dating, is unclear as research on dating app facilitated sexual violence (DAFSV) is in its infancy. This study examines the prevalence and nature of online DAFSV experienced by people with disability (n=1,155), using data from a large national survey of dating platform users (n=9,987). Overall, 88 percent of users with disability experienced some form of online DAFSV. Rates of harm were significantly higher for users with disability than for users without disability. Further, women and First Nations users with disability were particularly at risk of victimisation. Findings support the urgency of responses to protect those most at risk of harm facilitated by online dating platforms.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 14-17
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ISSN:1836-2206
DOI:10.52922/ti77468