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3 - Images and Identity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 August 2023

Alexa Koenig  and
Andrea Lampros
Alexa Koenig
Affiliation:
University of California, Berkeley
Andrea Lampros
Affiliation:
University of California, Berkeley
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Summary

While people have similar biological responses when viewing graphic online imagery, our unique identities mediate that affect. This chapter explains how reactions to disturbing images can vary significantly from person to person, and how important it is to understand what makes each of us – and each other – more or less vulnerable to potential psychological harm when engaging online. The chapter explores how we can better protect our kids and communities by becoming more aware of the potential impact of social media content on ourselves and on other people, and the steps we can take to lessen the risk of harm.

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human rightswar crimesopen-source investigationsopen-source informationuser-generated contentmediasocial mediaOSINTjournalismactivismcivil rightssocial changecommunitypost-traumatic growthresiliency
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Trauma and Meaning in Our Online Lives
 , pp. 47 - 60
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Images and Identity
  • Alexa Koenig, University of California, Berkeley, Andrea Lampros, University of California, Berkeley
  • Book: Graphic
  • Online publication: 31 August 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108999687.004
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  • Images and Identity
  • Alexa Koenig, University of California, Berkeley, Andrea Lampros, University of California, Berkeley
  • Book: Graphic
  • Online publication: 31 August 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108999687.004
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  • Images and Identity
  • Alexa Koenig, University of California, Berkeley, Andrea Lampros, University of California, Berkeley
  • Book: Graphic
  • Online publication: 31 August 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108999687.004
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