[Air-L] 2022 Research Workshop on Studying Anti-Social Behaviour Online (Thursday, Aug 25, 2022)

[Anatoliy Gruzd]

Hello AoIR friends!

Join us for the *2022 Research Workshop on Studying Anti-Social Behaviour
Online *(in-person in Victoria, BC at Royal Roads University or online via
Zoom) on Thursday, Aug 25, 2022.

Registration for this event is free, but space is limited. RSVP your spot
today:
https://socialmedialab.ca/events/2022-research-workshop-on-studying-anti-social-behaviour-online/

The research workshop will (1) examine the factors influencing the
manifestation and propagation of online anti-social behaviour, (2)
synthesize a multidisciplinary approach to study this phenomenon, and (3)
develop a road map and a research agenda for future work in combating this
dangerous trend. The programme features presentations from the organizing
team and guest talks by Drs. Caroline Haythornthwaite (Syracuse
University), K. Hazel Kwon, Arizona State University and George
Veletsianos, Royal Roads University.

*About the event*
The rising tide of online anti-social behaviour has elevated public concern
and skepticism over the perceived benefits and promise of social media in
society. A dark side of social media has emerged and remains evident today,
with various countries, governing bodies, and citizens grappling with the
impending normalization of aggressive behaviour, hostility, and negative
discourse in online spaces. At the individual level, anti-social behaviour
on social media has real-life psychological and emotional consequences for
everyday people that demand more precise attention and interventions from
researchers, practitioners, social media platforms, and policymakers. At
the community and organizational level, anti-social behaviour can impact
work performance and relationships, community ties, and lead to stress and
burnout. At the societal level, there is also a concern that some forms of
anti-social behaviour, such as hate speech, may galvanize xenophobic
behaviour offline.

Hope you can join us on the 25th (either online or in-person)!
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Organizing Committee
*Jaigris Hodson *
*Philip Mai*
*Anatoliy Gruzd*
*Jenna Jacobson*
*Felipe Bonow Soares*