A BULLY IN TROLL’S CLOTHING

Cole Evans

PURPOSE

Determine the identity traits of Internet TrollsDetermine the identity traits of cyberbulliesSee if there is overlapNew working definition of Internet Trolls

DEFINITIONS

Internet TrollsAgressionDeceptionDistractionSuccess

DEFINITIONS

Cyberbullies“an aggressive, intentional act carried out by a group or individual using electronic forms of contact, repeatedly and over time against a victim who cannot easily defend his or herself”(Smith et. Al, 2008).

IDENTITY COMPARISON

Internet TrollsAggressionStronger sense of personal identityNo set amount of time

CyberbulliesAggressionOften distance themselves from identityTimeframe

IMPLICATIONS & FUTURE RESEARCH

Mental healthTimeframe of Internet TrollsUpdated definitionsLegal implications