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Queer Vulnerability in the Digital Age: The Mental Health Consequences of Cybersecurity Breaches and Internet Fraud

Authors
JiaHao Shi1, *
1Faculty of Liberal Arts, Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
*Corresponding author. Email: JiaHao.Cason.Shi@outlook.com
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JiaHao Shi
Available Online 9 September 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-092-3_208How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Cybercrime victimization; mental health; LGBTQ + community; social dating application; cybersecurity law
Abstract

In this study, gay men who utilise social dating apps are examined for the effects of cybercrime victimisation on their mental health. Recorded interviews and guided in their natural state open discussion was used to gather qualitative data, and themes and patterns in the interviews were found through data analysis. All 20 participants had considerable psychological trauma as a result of their victimisation, according to the findings, and none of them reported the incident to the police out of fear of being identified as a gay male. A further finding of the study was that certain characteristics, such as being a”Bottom or Vers”, may raise the likelihood of victimisation. Some participants have expressed a wish to concentrate on one-night stands rather than forging emotional relationships due to the prevalence of cybercrime victimisation, which has caused a sense of caution and mistrust in potential romantic partners. The research underscores the need for cybersecurity regulations that expressly protect the rights and privacy of gay groups as well as the significance of offering support and understanding to vulnerable queer communities.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2023 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2023)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
9 September 2023
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10.2991/978-2-38476-092-3_208
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2352-5398
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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