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

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  • Michael Green
  • Ania Bobrowicz
  • Chee Siang Ang

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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.

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  • Michael Green & Ania Bobrowicz & Chee Siang Ang, 2015. "The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community online: discussions of bullying and self-disclosure in YouTube videos," Behaviour and Information Technology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 34(7), pages 704-712, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tbitxx:v:34:y:2015:i:7:p:704-712
    DOI: 10.1080/0144929X.2015.1012649
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