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The Effect of Love, Vulnerable Narcissism, Secondary Psychopathy and Online Self presentation on Cyber Dating Abuse (CDA) Perpetration

What is the study investigating?

• This study will investigate individual differences and relationship factors in relation to CDA perpetration.
• CDA is abuse which occurs within romatic and dating relationships through technology, and can include controlling a partner's social media accounts, repeatedly checking their location or sending threatening messages.
• Investigating the variables and motivations connected to CDA perpetration will help to increase our overall understanding and awareness of this type of abuse.

Who can take part?

• Those over 18 years old.
• Are fluent in English.
• Those who currently use or have previously used social media or online dating platforms/apps.
• Those who are in or have previously had a dating or romantic relationship.

What does the study involve?

• You will complete an online questionnaire regarding your demographics, your most recent relationship, your feelings and behaviours whilst online, your personality traits and your experiences of CDA.
• The study will take around 20 minutes to complete, responses will be anonymous.

Please note: If you have been a victim of CDA, believe you may become distressed by the topic or suffer from an existing mental illness, please consider not taking part.

If you have any queries, please contact Rebecca Ritchie (Principle Investigator) - Rebecca.Ritchie@liverpool.ac.uk

To take part, please use the following link.