social media abuse

A new study from Deakin University showed that women of all profiles, and across all sports, were affected by online abuse such as trolling.

There is no one “lonely” type. Nor does it matter how many connections and follows you have on social media. Loneliness is everywhere.

More than a quarter of all social media comments directed towards sportswomen are sexist, sexualised, belittling or otherwise negative in nature.