When moral outrage goes viral, it can come across as bullying, study finds
Friday, August 10, 2018 - 07:00
in Psychology & Sociology
On social media, people can be quick to call attention to racist, sexist or unpatriotic behavior they see. But when that outcry goes viral, those challenging the behavior may be perceived less as noble heroes doing the right thing and more like bullies doling out excessive punishment, say Stanford researchers in a new paper for Psychological Science.