Ying Cheng
Ying Cheng
Despite the significant development in psychiatry, stigma remains one of the biggest barriers preventing mentally-ill people from seeking help. Cyberbullying, a form of harassment using electronic means, affects people worldwide. This project investigates the manifestation of stigma through cyberbullying on Twitter. We found that mental-illness related words are frequently used to insult others. Such Environment with toxic messages belittles the pain mentally-ill people experience and perpetuates the stigma associated with mental diseases.
Major:
Criminology
Exhibition Category:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format:
Poster Presentation
Campus:
University Park
Faculty Sponsor:
Diane Felmlee
Location:
Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number:
317