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ENHANCING E-SAFETY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION FOR LGBTIQA+ YOUNG PEOPLE
Online Resilience
There are ways to minimize the harm of online abuse, and it’s important to know that help and support are available. Online abuse can be very traumatic and distressing, but there are steps you can take to try to reduce the negative impact of such experiences.
Facts and figures
According to research, LGBTIQA+ communities tend to feel more confident and capable when it comes to using technology and protecting themselves online compared to the general population.
LGBTIQA+ perception of digital confidence
According to the data, 87% of LGBTIQA+ individuals feel confident in their ability to use online technology, a higher percentage compared to the 73% of the general population who reported feeling confident in their use of technology.
*Source: eSafety’s research on Adults’ negative online experiences.
Sought out or obtained information on how to protect themselves or address negative online issues.
16% LGBTIQA+
11% Total population
*Source: eSafety’s research on Adults’ negative online experiences.