Journal of Information Resources Management ›› 2026, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (1): 10-22.doi: 10.13365/j.jirm.2026.01.010

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Cyberbullying Dissemination in Intelligent Society under Algorithmic Dual-roles: Trends, Motivations and Governance Paths

Chen Ye1 Xu Hao2 Cheng Qingxuan2   

  1. 1.School of Information Mmanagement, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023; 
    2.School of New Media, Peking University, Beijing, 100871
  • Online:2026-01-26 Published:2026-03-23
  • About author:Chen Ye, Ph.D., assistant professor, principal investigator, doctoral supervisor, research interests including user information behavior and profile, archives management and services, data governance; Xu Hao, Ph.D., lecturer, research interests including information behavior, HCI; Cheng Qingxuan (corresponding author), Ph.D.candidate, research interests including new media and intelligent communication, Email: chengqingxuan@stu.pku.edu.cn.
  • Supported by:
    This is an outcome of the Major Research Plan Cultivation Project "Research on Interpretable Intelligent Decision Making Methods Driven by Both Data and Knowledge from the Perspective of Human-Computer Interaction" (92370112) supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Innovation Group Project "Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Innovative Applications" (2023AFA012) supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province.

Abstract: The intelligent society amplifies the risks of cyberbullying dissemination, rendering traditional governance mechanisms ineffective. As a core technological component, algorithms serve dual-roles: both as enablers of cyberbullying and as potential restrainers. This paper investigates this dual-roles through literature review and theoretical analysis, systematically examining the dissemination trends of cyberbullying characterized by algorithmic empowerment and psychological dynamics. We dissect the operational mechanisms through which algorithms exacerbate cyberbullying via content fabrication, emotional manipulation, and conflict amplification, while simultaneously analyzing their counteractive potential through content suppression, environmental purification, and behavioral guidance. Building upon this dual-roles analysis, we propose a collaborative governance framework involving multi-stakeholder participation from governments, platforms, algorithm designers, and users. This paper contributes theoretical innovation and practical guidance for addressing cyberbullying governance challenges in intelligent society, offering insights into the synergistic optimization of technological governance and social regulation mechanisms.

Key words: Intelligent society, Cyberbullying, Cyberbullying governance, Algorithms, Dual-roles, Governance Paths

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