| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| A feeling of powerlessness in my ability to respond to abuse or harassment online | 66% |
| Not being able to sleep well | 63% |
| Lower self-esteem or a loss of self confidence | 61% |
| A feeling of apprehension when thinking about using the internet or social media | 58% |
| Less able to focus on everyday tasks | 56% |
| Experiencing panic attacks, anxiety or stress | 55% |
| A feeling of isolation or a need to withdraw into yourself | 54% |
| A feeling of apprehension when receiving emails or social media notifications | 54% |
| Experiencing mood swings | 53% |
| Not being able to accomplish what you usually would on a typical day | 46% |
| Being unable to concentrate for long periods of time | 46% |
| Less able to make day-to-day decisions | 36% |
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Release date
November 2017
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Region
Worldwide
Survey time period
June 26 to July 3, 2017
Number of respondents
911 respondents
Age group
18 to 55 years
Special properties
who have ever experienced online abuse or harassment
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
QA4b/QA4C. Which, if any of the following have you experienced as a direct result of the online harassment or abuse that you have personally experienced?
Countries surveyed: UK, United States, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Denmark.
Total survey n= 4,009
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