Social Inhibition and Isolation in the Digital World

case study #4, 2007-2019

Hey everyone, case studies are back. Expect one to arrive in your mailbox each Thursday at 6 AM CT. If you have any suggestions about formatting, or would like to participate yourself, leave a comment below. I’ve been debating adding my own analysis to these but I wonder how useful that would be.

Subject: Rose, age 29

This case study examines the relationship between adolescent social isolation and engagement with true crime communities online. The subject, Rose, provides retrospective accounts of her experiences from ages 12-24, offering insight into the progression from casual true crime interest to direct engagement with incarcerated men.