Journal of Community Mental Health and Public Policy
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): APRIL

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANONYMITY AND CYBER SEXUAL HARASSMENT BY TWITTER USERS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Rosemary, Rizanna (Unknown)
Wardhana, Arief Bayu (Unknown)
Syam, Hamdani M. (Unknown)
Susilawati, Novi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Apr 2024

Abstract

Background: Cases of cyber sexual harassment are increasing, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. SAFEnet data showed cases of online sexual harassment and in 2020 increased by 40%, namely 659 cases. Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the relationship between anonymity and Twitter users' desire to commit cyber sexual harassment and test the Deindividuation theory. Methods: The population in this study were Twitter users aged 16-54 years. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula with a sample of 280 respondents, who were selected randomly. Data collection through questionnaire distribution, using the Sexual Experiences Questionnaire (SEQ) scale. Results: Through data analysis with SPSS 25.0, it was found that the Pearson Product Moment correlation value between anonymity and Cyber Sexual Harassment (CSH) was (r) 0.749 > r_table 0.113. Conclusion: The research shows that there is a relationship between anonymity and Twitter users' willingness to commit cyber sexual harassment, with a positive relationship direction. The lower the anonymity, the lower the desire to commit CSH, and vice versa. Abstrak Latar Belakang: Kasus pelecehan seksual siber meningkat terkhusus di masa pandemi Covid-19. Data SAFEnet menunjukkan kasus pelecehan seksual secara online dan pada tahun 2020 meningkat 40%, yakni 659 Kasus. Tujuan: Studi cross-sectional ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan anonimitas dengan keinginan pengguna Twitter melakukan pelecehan seksual siber dan menguji teori Deindividuasi. Metode: Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah pengguna Twitter usia 16-54 tahun. Jumlah sampel ditentukan dengan rumus Slovin dengan sampel sebanyak 280 responden, yang dipilih secara acak (random). Pengumpulan data melalui penyebaran kuesioner, dengan menggunakan skala Sexual Experiences Questionnaire (SEQ). Hasil: Melalui analisis data dengan SPSS 25.0, ditemukan bahwa nilai korelasi Pearson Product Moment antara anonimitas dengan Cyber Sexual Harassment (CSH) adalah (r) 0,749 > r_tabel0,113. Kesimpulan: Penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara anonimitas dengan keinginan pengguna Twitter melakukan pelecehan seksual siber, dengan arah hubungan yang positif. Semakin rendah anonimitas, semakin rendah keinginan untuk melakukan CSH, dan sebaliknya.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

cmhp

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Subject

Public Health Other

Description

The Journal of Community Mental Health and Public Policy focuses on the areas of community mental health and mental health care, addiction or substance abuse, including drugs, alcohol and smoking, mental health or addiction prevention, public policy about mental health and addiction and other ...