Pathostreaming as a way of popularising the subculture of violence Cover Image

Patostreaming jako narzędzie popularyzacji podkultury przemocy
Pathostreaming as a way of popularising the subculture of violence

Author(s): Agnieszka Kmieciak-Goławska
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Kryminologiczne im. prof. Stanisława Batawii
Keywords: criminology; Internet; youth; subculture of violence; pathological livestreaming;

Summary/Abstract: Pathological streaming is a form of livestreaming, which contains violence and vulgar or obscene materials. This kind of videos are very popular among Internet users, especially those who are underage. The article describes this phenomenon, the Polish authors of such content and the recipients of pathological livestreaming as well. It also presents a number of psychological mechanisms responsible for transmission of subculture of violence rules. Pathological livestreaming is presented as a deviant norms popularizer and a serious threat to young people.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 171-183
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish