NCAA study shows 20% social media harassment, 12% on sports betting, targeting March Madness athletes, with 3x more abuse for females.

A recent NCAA pilot study highlights significant social media harassment of athletes, coaches, and officials during championship events. Analyzing over 72,000 flagged posts, it found nearly 20% involved sexual harassment, while 12% related to sports betting. March Madness athletes were particularly targeted, with female players facing three times more abuse than males. The NCAA plans to implement measures to combat this harassment and its negative impact on mental health.

October 10, 2024
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