Hate Hurts: Exploring the Impact of Online Hate on LGBTQ+ Young People

Research has demonstrated how LGBTQ+ hate is widespread on the internet. The nature of online world such that permanence and desistance greater than its offline counterpart. However, comparatively little attention been paid to impacts this type behavior. Drawing findings a survey involving 175 respondents aged 13–25, 15 follow-up interviews, paper addresses gap by exploring range significant young people experience their well-being relationships with others. Given ubiquitous abuse, demonstrates need for targeted criminal justice response. Consequently, discusses implications respect future research.