Online dating
Briefing paper
Routine online activities and vulnerability to dating app facilitated sexual violence
This study examines factors associated with dating app facilitated sexual violence finding that online dating platforms facilitate a high prevalence of sexual harassment, aggression and violence. It recommends dating platforms implement robust safety features and reporting mechanisms to mitigate the risks. The study also emphasises the need for broader societal approaches addressing the root causes...
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Sexual exploitation of children on dating platforms and experiences of revictimisation as an adult
This study examines the sexual exploitation of children on dating apps, and their revictimisation as adults. It is part of a larger body of research examining the prevalence and nature of sexual violence occurring on, or as a result of, dating platforms.
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Online dating app facilitated sexual violence victimisation among people with disability
This study is part of a body of work examining the prevalence and nature of online harms facilitated by mobile dating apps and websites, with a focus on experiences of online sexual harassment, aggression and violence among users with disability. This research found that online sexual harassment and abusive and threatening language were very commonly...
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User experiences of reporting dating app facilitated sexual violence to dating platforms
The authors of this report argue that implementing appropriate responses to reports of dating app facilitated sexual violence is important not only for supporting victim-survivors to recover from victimisation, but also for ensuring that victim-survivors of these behaviours choose to report again if they are revictimised.
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Risk factors for receiving requests to facilitate child sexual exploitation and abuse on dating apps and websites
This study investigates the risk factors for dating app and website users receiving requests from other users to facilitate child sexual exploitation and abuse. It does so by analysing data from a large survey of dating app and website users residing in Australia.