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Harms resulting from online harassment as experienced by U.S. internet users 2016

Results of online harassment according to victims in the United States as of July 2016

The data describes the share of harms resulting from online harassment experienced by internet users in the U.S. as of July 2016. According to the source, 27% of the respondents experienced trouble in a relationship or friendship due to online harassment, while 20% of the victims declared that they had to shut down an online account or profile.

Experienced trouble in a relationship or friendship	27
Had to shut down an online account or profile	20
Had your reputation damaged	20
Felt less connected to information because your cell phone or internet use was limited	13
Felt less connected to friends and family because your cell phone or internet use was limited	13
Had evidence of online harassment or abuse appear in searches for your name	8
Had difficulty finding a job or lost an educational opportunity	6

Harms resulting from online harassment as experienced by U.S. internet users 2016

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