Survey finds rising online aggression among children in Czechia

Online aggression among children in Czechia is increasing, according to research carried out by the Safer Internet Centre in cooperation with Palacký University in Olomouc, which was presented on Thursday.

According to the survey, more than half of children have experienced verbal abuse online, making it the most common form of aggression. A third reported the sharing of humiliating photos, followed by threats, nuisance calls and, in 18 percent of cases, humiliating videos. Experts say these behaviours are now widespread across age groups and often happen repeatedly.

The study also found that most online attacks come from peers in the same  class. For girls, a former friend or partner is often involved, and in many cases the aggressor is someone they only know online.