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Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: A Mixed-Methods Study of Practitioners in Pacific Island Countries
Asher Flynn1, Tarannum Azim Baigh2, Emma Quilty1
1School of Social Sciences, Monash University, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
Violence Against Women
|February 2, 2026
Summary
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is a growing concern in Pacific Island countries. Cultural norms and societal expectations significantly impede victim-survivors from seeking help or reporting these offenses.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Technology Studies
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Growing awareness of technology's role in facilitating gender-based violence.
- Limited empirical research on this issue in the Pacific context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore practitioners' perceptions of technology-facilitated gender-based violence in the Pacific.
- To understand the influence of socio-cultural factors on victim-survivor experiences and reporting.
Main Methods:
- Study involved practitioners across nine Pacific Island countries.
- Qualitative data likely gathered through interviews or surveys (details not specified in abstract).
Main Results:
- Victimization experiences are similar to other regions.
- Cultural, religious norms, gender roles, and societal expectations are perceived as major barriers for victim-survivors.
- These barriers hinder help-seeking, disclosure, and reporting of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
Conclusions:
- Social and cultural contexts are critical for understanding technology-facilitated gender-based violence in the Pacific.
- Context-specific prevention, response, and support measures are necessary.
- Further research is needed to address this complex issue.
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