Posts Tagged ‘Online Platforms’
55. How a UK teenager falls victim to cyberbullying
55. How a UK teenager falls victim to cyberbullying In the UK, online harassment becomes rampant, particularly on forums and gaming platforms. Fourteen years old Mia becomes a victim of cyberbullying – humiliating comments and intimidation via insults and threats – on a popular gaming site, GameSphere. Individual outcomes Mia suffers from psychological problems -…
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44. How Online Misinformation Harms Vulnerable Individuals in Brazil In a small town in Brazil, a charismatic religious leader, Pastor Luiz, uses social media to promote exorcism services, claiming to cure various ailments. Vulnerable individuals, like 40-year-old Maria, spend large sums of money on these services. Individual outcomes Maria faces financial loss and emotional harm.…
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41. How Online Misinformation Leads to Serious Complications in London John, a 45-year-old from London, opts for a kidney transplant in a clinic in Thailand, lured by the promise of lower costs advertised on a seemingly reputable medical tourism website. The surgery leads to serious complications due to poorly performed operation and lack of immediate…
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