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New research shows trolls don't just enjoy hurting others, they also feel good about themselves

  • Written by Evita March, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Federation University Australia
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There is an urgent need to understand why people troll.

Recent Australian estimates show about one in three internet users have experienced online harassment.

Across several research studies, I have attempted to construct the psychological profile of those who trolls to harm others.

In my most recent study, I wanted to see if...

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