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<p>This study explores the widespread issues of cyberbullying and blackmail in the Palestinian context, focusing on their various forms, effects, and underlying causes. The study took place in June 2024 and involved thirty participants who sought legal consultation at the law clinic of An-Najah National University. The participants’ ages ranged from 20 to 52&#xa0;years (mean age = 28.41&#xa0;years, SD = 11.10). Thematic content analysis of the interview transcripts led to the identification of five main themes: (1), <i>The Prevalence of Digital Blackmail: Exploiting Trust and Vulnerability. (2): Inescapable Entrapment and Escalating Demands. (3), Gendered Exploitation and Cultural Silence. (4), Psychological Impact: Fear, Shame, and Coercion. (5), Sexual Exploitation and Financial Blackmail: A Devastating Intersection. (6), Empowering Victims Through Technology and Awareness</i>. Policy and governance interventions are crucial in the Palestinian context; strong legal frameworks must be created to criminalize cyberbullying and blackmail, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable. Advocacy efforts should include digital safety within the larger frameworks of social justice and human rights, promoting systemic change and offering sustainable solutions to tackle these pervasive issues.</p>

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Honor, fear, and coercion: cyberbullying and blackmailing in Palestinian society

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    2025年3月1日

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  • Bilal Hamamra,
  • Fayez Mahamid,
  • Dana Bdier

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This study explores the widespread issues of cyberbullying and blackmail in the Palestinian context, focusing on their various forms, effects, and underlying causes. The study took place in June 2024 and involved thirty participants who sought legal consultation at the law clinic of An-Najah National University. The participants’ ages ranged from 20 to 52 years (mean age = 28.41 years, SD = 11.10). Thematic content analysis of the interview transcripts led to the identification of five main themes: (1), The Prevalence of Digital Blackmail: Exploiting Trust and Vulnerability. (2): Inescapable Entrapment and Escalating Demands. (3), Gendered Exploitation and Cultural Silence. (4), Psychological Impact: Fear, Shame, and Coercion. (5), Sexual Exploitation and Financial Blackmail: A Devastating Intersection. (6), Empowering Victims Through Technology and Awareness. Policy and governance interventions are crucial in the Palestinian context; strong legal frameworks must be created to criminalize cyberbullying and blackmail, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable. Advocacy efforts should include digital safety within the larger frameworks of social justice and human rights, promoting systemic change and offering sustainable solutions to tackle these pervasive issues.