Higher proportion of men than women report online abuse in survey
by Elle Hunt from on (#1SSG8)
Men cite being harassed about religion, sexual orientation and disabilities, whereas women report abuse and threats based on gender
More Australian men than women report experiencing online abuse or harassment, a new study shows - though some are significantly more likely to be targeted than others.
The digital security firm Norton released the results of an online survey of just over 1,000 Australian men on Tuesday, which showed that 54% of respondents had experienced some form of abuse or harassment online. Among men under 30, the reported incidence was 78%.
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