Free event! 2022 Research Workshop on Studying Anti-Social Behaviour (in-person in Victoria, BC or online via Zoom) - Thursday, Aug 25, 2022

[Anatoliy Gruzd]

Join us for the 2022 Research Workshop on Studying Anti-Social Behaviour Online (in-person in Victoria, BC at Royal Roads University or online via Zoom) on Thursday, Aug 25, 2022. 

 

Registration for this event is free, but space is limited. RSVP your spot today:

https://socialmedialab.ca/events/2022-research-workshop-on-studying-anti-social-behaviour-online/

 

The research workshop will (1) examine the factors influencing the manifestation and propagation of online anti-social behaviour, (2) synthesize a multidisciplinary approach to study this phenomenon, and (3) develop a road map and a research agenda for future work in combating this dangerous trend. The programme features presentations from the organizing team and guest talks by Drs. Caroline Haythornthwaite (Syracuse University), K. Hazel Kwon, Arizona State University and George Veletsianos, Royal Roads University. 

 

About the event

The rising tide of online anti-social behaviour has elevated public concern and skepticism over the perceived benefits and promise of social media in society. A dark side of social media has emerged and remains evident today, with various countries, governing bodies, and citizens grappling with the impending normalization of aggressive behaviour, hostility, and negative discourse in online spaces. At the individual level, anti-social behaviour on social media has real-life psychological and emotional consequences for everyday people that demand more precise attention and interventions from researchers, practitioners, social media platforms, and policymakers. At the community and organizational level, anti-social behaviour can impact work performance and relationships, community ties, and lead to stress and burnout. At the societal level, there is also a concern that some forms of anti-social behaviour, such as hate speech, may galvanize xenophobic behaviour offline.

 

Hope you can join us on the 25th (either online or in-person)!

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Organizing Committee

Jaigris Hodson 

Philip Mai

Anatoliy Gruzd

Jenna Jacobson

Felipe Bonow Soares