Most targeted gamers experiencing harassment while online gaming in the U.S. 2022

Published by
J. Clement,
Dec 7, 2022
Thanks to developments in gaming technology and the accessibility of many games, the activity has become very popular among both genders and young and old alike. Despite its popularity, the anonymous nature of online gaming leaves some gamers open to harassment and negative experiences. During a July 2022 survey in the United States, 47 percent of female gamers stated that they had suffered abused while online gaming based on their gender.

Most common groups experiencing identity-based harassment while playing online games in the United States as of July 2022

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Release date

December 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

June 21 to July 7, 2022

Number of respondents

2,134 respondents

Age group

18-45 years

Special properties

who play games across PC, console, and mobile platforms, including 1,931 responses from people who play online multiplayer games

Method of interview

Online survey

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