New Study: How People Use TikTok to Talk About Sexual Violence

TikTok has rapidly emerged as one of the most influential social media platforms, especially among teenagers. With its vast audience, TikTok has become more than just a hub for entertainment—it is also serving as a space where crucial and sensitive issues, such as sexual violence, are being discussed. The latest study led by VISTA Director Laura Schwab Reese delves into what TikTok users share about sexual violence. The study was published in the journal Violence Against Women.

Citation: Schwab-Reese, L., Renner, L. M., Quang, D., Carlyle, K., Nair, I., Chase, K., & DeMaria, A. L. (2024). “If I Stay Silent, It Doesn’t Help Anyone”: Understanding How People Use TikTok to Talk About Sexual Violence. Violence Against Women, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012241279106