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Child seduction and self-representation on the Internet.

E Quayle1, M Taylor

  • 1Department of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. equayle@ucc.ie

Cyberpsychology & Behavior : the Impact of the Internet, Multimedia and Virtual Reality on Behavior and Society
|December 1, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This case study examines an individual charged with child pornography offenses, highlighting the internet's role in facilitating child abuse and exploitation. It details how online platforms enable offenders to engage in harmful behaviors and connect with others.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Cybercrime Studies

Background:

  • The internet provides avenues for various criminal activities, including child exploitation.
  • Offenders utilize online platforms for communication, content sharing, and victim engagement.

Observation:

  • A case study details an individual charged with downloading and trafficking child pornography.
  • The offender utilized the internet for child abuse, inappropriate communication, and networking with pedophiles.
  • Online environments, such as chat rooms, enabled deceptive self-representation as both child and adult.

Findings:

  • The internet supports a range of offending behaviors, from content acquisition to direct victimization.
  • Deceptive self-representation online facilitates disinhibited sexual behavior and victim engagement.

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  • Online platforms can harbor hidden or dormant aspects of an individual's offending repertoire.

    • Implications:

    • Internet-facilitated child exploitation requires robust monitoring and intervention strategies.
    • Law enforcement and cybersecurity efforts must address the multifaceted nature of online child abuse.
    • Understanding the psychological mechanisms of online offending is key to prevention and prosecution.