ECSM 2027
14th European Conference on Social Media
Keynote Speaker Outlines
The following are outlines for the Keynote Speeches which will take place at ECSM 2027
Taking a Stand Against Incivility: The Psychology of Online Moral Courage
Uncivil behaviours such as hate speech and harassment severely impact digital spaces. Julia Sasse investigates the psychological processes underlying online moral courage as a means to counter incivility. Recognizing that such civic engagement often entails personal risk, this talk analyses the situational barriers and drivers that ultimately facilitate or hinder users from taking a stand.