The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community online: discussions of bullying and self-disclosure in YouTube videos

Green, Michael, Bobrowicz, Ania, Ang, Chee Siang (2015) The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community online: discussions of bullying and self-disclosure in YouTube videos. Behaviour & Information Technology, 34 (7). pp. 704-712. ISSN 0144-929X. (doi:10.1080/0144929X.2015.1012649) (KAR id:47408)

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Abstract

Computer-mediated communication has become a popular platform for identity construction and experimentation as well as social interaction for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). The creation of user-generated videos has allowed content creators to share experiences on LGBT topics. With bullying becoming more common amongst LGBT youth, it is important to obtain a greater understanding of this phenomenon. In our study, we report on the analysis of 151 YouTube videos which were identified as having LGBT- and bullying-related content. The analysis reveals how content creators openly disclose personal information about themselves and their experiences in a non-anonymous rhetoric with an unknown public. These disclosures could indicate a desire to seek friendship, support and provide empathy.

Item Type:	Article
DOI/Identification number:	10.1080/0144929X.2015.1012649
Uncontrolled keywords:	online communities, LGBT, bullying, self-disclosure
Subjects:	T Technology
Institutional Unit:	Schools > School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics > Engineering
Former Institutional Unit:	Divisions > Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences > School of Engineering and Digital Arts
Depositing User:	Tina Thompson
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2015 10:35 UTC
Last Modified:	20 May 2025 10:38 UTC
Resource URI:	https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/47408 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Green, Michael.

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Bobrowicz, Ania.

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Ang, Chee Siang.

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