One such disturbing phenomenon is digital dating abuse, which was also found to be associated with online bullying in a recent study. Tragically, dating violence can now be perpetrated digitally by harassing, stalking or controlling a romantic partner via technology and social media. Many a times a victim of digital abuse goes along with everything that’s happening only because he or she is dominated by fear.” What’s even more disturbing are the number of cases exposed to digital dating abuse. Dr Hemant says, at least 70 per cent of the teenage population has experienced some sort of digital abuse, while 30 per cent has escaped falling prey to it, another 15 per cent has been severely affected by it. Clinical psychologist Seema Hingorrany, agrees and adds, “Sometimes the digital abuse can really take a toll on a person.

Source: dna August 28, 2016 18:32 UTC