數位性別暴力盛行率研究初探

Preliminary research on the prevalence of digital gender-based violence in Taiwan

數位性別暴力問題日趨嚴重，案例層出不窮，對性別暴力防治工作帶來莫大的挑戰，但至今尚無法掌握其樣態與發生狀況。本研究係屬一探索性的前導研究，希冀探討我國數位性別暴力的盛行率以及不同個人特性的發生狀況。本研究經由編制數位性別暴力調查問卷，以網路調查方式，對18 至74 歲的民眾進行被害經驗調查，分析樣本為3,203 位。本研究調查11 項性別暴力類型，發現就終生盛行率來看，約七成的民眾經歷過數位性別暴力被害經驗，其中最多者為騷擾行為，高達67.5%、其次為基於性別的羞辱與攻擊（16.1%）、第三則為控制或限制表意（6.2%），而深受各界關注的影像性暴力問題，終生盛行率為4.6%，占第四位。年輕族群受害比例高於中壯年與老年族群，而性傾向是數位性別暴力受害比率的重要關係變項，非異性戀者相較異性戀面臨更高的被害風險。異性戀中，女性是數位性暴力之主要受害者，男性易因支持性別平權、多元性別而遭到數位性別暴力。最後根據調查結果，建議擴大現行官方版對於數位性別暴力的範疇與類型以及未來研究方向。

Digital gender-based violence is a serious issue for society. More and more incidents are happening and are reported asking for help. This pilot study aims to explore the prevalence of digital gender-based violence and the relationships among individual characteristics. The survey instrument was established based on victims’ experiences, suggestions from frontline practitioners, and related studies. Adopting the online survey method, the sample is 3203 persons between 18-74 years old. This study contains 11 categories of digital gender-based violence behaviors. The results showed that the lifetime prevalence of gender-based violence is about 70%. The most popular violence is online harassment (67.5%), followed by dehumanization and assault based on gender (16.1%), and control and inhibition (6.2%). The lifetime prevalence of image-based sexual violence, which has recently gotten serious attention in our society is 4.6% and is ranked as fourth. Young people have a higher prevalence than middle-aged and older people. Sexuality is one of the most important factors, and sexual minority has a higher risk than heterosexuals. Among heterosexuals, females are the major victims of sexual violence, and males experience digital gender-based violence largely due to their support of gender equality or showing pro-attitude towards LGBTQ. According to the findings, this study suggests examining the definition, scope, and categories of digital gender-based violence, and indicates the future research direction.