New research shows trolls don't just enjoy hurting others, they also feel good about themselves
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There is an urgent need to understand why people troll.
Recent Australian estimates show about one in three internet users have experienced online harassment.
Across several research studies, I have attempted to construct the psychological profile of those who trolls to harm others.
In my most recent study, conducted with...