The Power of Schadenfreude: Predicting Behaviors and Perceptions of Trolling Among Reddit Users
Trolling is an uncivil behavior that is increasingly prevalent in online social interactions. This study sought to understand trolling by examining the psychological predictors that motivate trolling behaviors, as well as perceptions of trolling among 438 Reddit users. A path analysis indicated the...
Main Authors: | Pamela Jo Brubaker, Daniel Montez, Scott Haden Church |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-06-01
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Series: | Social Media + Society |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/20563051211021382 |
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