Groups with low-entitativity in cyberhate research :
bystanders’ cognitive and affective assessments of cyberhate

C 2025

Groups with low-entitativity in cyberhate research : bystanders’ cognitive and affective assessments of cyberhate

JAROŇ BEDROŠOVÁ, Marie

Základní údaje

Originální název

Groups with low-entitativity in cyberhate research : bystanders’ cognitive and affective assessments of cyberhate

Autoři

JAROŇ BEDROŠOVÁ, Marie

Vydání

1. vyd. Cheltenham, Research Handbook on Cyberpsychology, od s. 168-184, 17 s. Sociology, Social Policy and Education 2025, 2025

Nakladatel

Edward Edgar Publishing

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Kapitola resp. kapitoly v odborné knize

Obor

50800 5.8 Media and communications

Stát vydavatele

Velká Británie a Severní Irsko

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Forma vydání

tištěná verze "print"

Odkazy

URL

Označené pro přenos do RIV

Ano

Kód RIV

RIV/00216224:14230/25:00142709

Organizační jednotka

Fakulta sociálních studií

ISBN

978-1-80392-947-7

DOI

https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803929484.00011

EID Scopus

2-s2.0-105031553279

Klíčová slova anglicky

Cyberhate; Intergroup bias; Body shaming; Online aggression; Stereotypes

Štítky

EV_FSS25, rivok

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 1. 4. 2026 12:18, Mgr. Blanka Farkašová

Anotace

V originále

New media and information communication technologies (ICT) have transformed human interactions and media consumption, yet they also reflect the biases and hostilities prevalent in offline environments, including hate and aggression. Cyberhate, characterised by online hate speech targeting specific groups, has garnered increasing attention due to its potential to reinforce and normalise societal prejudices. While much research on cyberhate focuses on groups defined by race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, less attention has been given to hate targeting individuals perceived as lower in entitativity, such as those who are plus-size or have mental and developmental disorders. This chapter examines how intergroup bias informs the perception and behaviour toward these less clearly defined groups in online spaces. Drawing on the concepts of essence-based entitativity and intergroup bias, the discussion explores how stereotypes and prejudices contribute to the marginalisation of these groups, particularly in cyber environments where contextual cues are diminished. Although such groups may elicit less overt hostility than more homogenous entities, societal biases against them persist, manifesting in body shaming and mental health stigma. Moreover, bystanders play a crucial role in cyberhate dynamics, as exposure to hateful content may influence their attitudes and actions, leading to desensitisation and normalisation of bias. This chapter highlights the importance of expanding cyberhate definitions to include groups stigmatised by weight and mental health characteristics, emphasising the interplay between intergroup bias, cognitive and affective processes, and bystander reactions. Such an approach is essential for advancing research and fostering a more inclusive understanding of cyberhate, ultimately contributing to strategies that mitigate its impact on diverse populations.

Návaznosti

CZ.02.01.01/00/22_010/0007541, interní kód MU
(Kód CEP: EH22_010/0007541)

Název: MSCAfellow6_MUNI

Investor: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy ČR, MSCAfellow6_MUNI, Priorita 1 - Výzkum a vývoj

EH22_010/0007541, projekt VaV

Název: MSCAfellow6_MUNI

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Citovat

JAROŇ BEDROŠOVÁ, Marie. Groups with low-entitativity in cyberhate research : bystanders’ cognitive and affective assessments of cyberhate. In Michelle F. Wright. Research Handbook on Cyberpsychology. 1. vyd. Cheltenham: Edward Edgar Publishing, 2025, s. 168-184. Sociology, Social Policy and Education 2025. ISBN 978-1-80392-947-7. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803929484.00011.

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JAROŇ BEDROŠOVÁ, Marie. Groups with low-entitativity in cyberhate research : bystanders’ cognitive and affective assessments of cyberhate. In Michelle F. Wright. \textit{Research Handbook on Cyberpsychology}. 1. vyd. Cheltenham: Edward Edgar Publishing, 2025, s.~168-184. Sociology, Social Policy and Education 2025. ISBN~978-1-80392-947-7. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803929484.00011.

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