Features of Expression of Emotions in Adolescence Girls in Cybergrooming Situations

Solving the problem of cybergrooming of adolescence girls on the Internet requires an in-depth study of the characteristics of victims’ expression of their emotions in the process of online contact with cybergroomers. The experiences and emotional reactions exhibited by adolescence girls in the process of illicit communication are an indicator of their resistance or vulnerability to manipulative influence. The article presents the results of a content analysis of written dialogues between 15 cybergroomers and 111 adolescence girls, implemented on the Internet. 11 categories have been identified that determine girls’ emotions when communicating with offenders. Using factor analysis, a two-factor model of their communication was determined. It has been established that the “Infatuation” factor (feeling of love, trust and friendliness) determines vulnerability to cybergrooming, and the “Boundary Defending” factor (reluctance to obey and dissatisfaction with what is happening) determines resistance to influence. It is concluded that the system of education and development of adolescence girls should include information about the rules of Internet communication with other people.

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