"Anonymous Communication on the Internet and Trolling" by Allison Klempka and Arielle Stimson

Article Title

Anonymous Communication on the Internet and Trolling

Authors

Allison Klempka, Concordia University, Saint Paul
Arielle Stimson, Concordia University, Saint Paul

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Kim Flottemesch

Abstract

Internet Trolls are an online subculture who participate in posting upsetting or shocking content, harassing users, and spreading false information for their own enjoyment. As of the time of this study, research is limited on the trolling culture, the perception of trolls, and trolling behavior. The researchers have investigated trolling culture, as well as conducted a study in which subjects were asked to relay their emotional reactions to a selection of online comments, and mark the comments they considered to be trolling behavior. The results were meant to discover whether subjects of different age generations differed in their perception and definition of trolls. The results clarified that trolling was frequently associated with poor behavior, although the degree of disapproval and definitions for trolling varied between age groups.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54416/OHQP4384

Recommended Citation

Klempka, Allison and Stimson, Arielle (2014) "Anonymous Communication on the Internet and Trolling," Concordia Journal of Communication Research: Vol. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54416/OHQP4384
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/comjournal/vol1/iss1/2

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