J Pers Soc Psychol November 2000 PMID 11079239

Cyberostracism: effects of being ignored over the Internet.

K D Williams, C K Cheung, W Choi

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What people are saying

This collection of discussions reflects a general agreement on the negative effects of cyberostracism, with posts like 'Cyberostracism reduces the sense of belonging' and mentions of personal experiences with online exclusion. The tone varies from informational to reflective, demonstrating curiosity and some engagement with the concepts of social influence and emotional impact, but without deep analysis or calls for action.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most users acknowledge that social rejection online can negatively affect individuals, as shown by comments supporting the ideas presented in the publication.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions express high curiosity, with several users referencing their personal experiences or related concepts like cyberball, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments go beyond surface-level reactions, with some users sharing their insights or relating the research to their activities, such as game development and social behavior.

ImpactModerate impact

While some recognize the importance of understanding online social exclusion, most seem to see it as an ongoing concern rather than a groundbreaking revelation, leading to a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • Cyberostracism, or being ignored online, can negatively affect people even in simulated settings, making them feel worse, less in control, and like they don't belong.
  • In a virtual game experiment with participants from around the world, those who were ignored reported feeling more upset and disconnected.
  • Being socially excluded also made participants more likely to conform to others' behavior afterward, supporting theories that ostracism threatens basic human needs for belonging and control.

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Movie Mango
@Go_Movie_Mango · X

That's true infect over the internet as well! https://t.co/C9KrPcoEqW https://t.co/mOW0JklTJD

Dec 6, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 12,896 followers View post →
Movie Mango
@Go_Movie_Mango · X

I come across this concept of cyberostracism when I tried improving a game named cyberball. https://t.co/C9KrPcoEqW

Nov 28, 2020 · 3 likes · 12,896 followers View post →
日本進化心理学IHAセンター
@JIHACEP · X

仲間はずれにされると同調するようになることを示した研究 Williams, K. D., Cheung, C. K. T., & Choi, W. (2000). Cyberostracism: Effects of being ignored over the Internet. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79(5), 748–762. https://t.co/EPY9i23LLS

Aug 16, 2024 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,375 followers View post →
JassiAhir
@_Jsstar · X

RT @Go_Movie_Mango: That's true infect over the internet as well! https://t.co/C9KrPcoEqW

Dec 6, 2020 · 1 share · 19,340 followers View post →
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@Tecnoestres · X

El #rechazosocial reduce el sentido de pertenencia. Cyberostracism: Effects of being ignored over the Internet. https://t.co/Ub1Ik91foN @APA #Tecnoestrés

Aug 23, 2025 · 2,895 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/xsPAsP7bnE via @YouTube Cyberostracism: Effects of Being Ignored Over the Internet

Jun 16, 2022 · 2,459 followers View post →

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Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

El #rechazosocial reduce el sentido de pertenencia. Cyberostracism: Effects of being ignored over the Internet. https://t.co/Ub1Ik91foN @APA #Tecnoestrés

Aug 23, 2025 · 2,895 followers View post →
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@arigatou0815 · X

RT @JIHACEP: 仲間はずれにされると同調するようになることを示した研究 Williams, K. D., Cheung, C. K. T., & Choi, W. (2000). Cyberostracism: Effects of being ignored ov…

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RT @JIHACEP: 仲間はずれにされると同調するようになることを示した研究 Williams, K. D., Cheung, C. K. T., & Choi, W. (2000). Cyberostracism: Effects of being ignored ov…

Aug 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,122 followers View post →
日本進化心理学IHAセンター
@JIHACEP · X

仲間はずれにされると同調するようになることを示した研究 Williams, K. D., Cheung, C. K. T., & Choi, W. (2000). Cyberostracism: Effects of being ignored over the Internet. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79(5), 748–762. https://t.co/EPY9i23LLS

Aug 16, 2024 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,375 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/xsPAsP7bnE via @YouTube Cyberostracism: Effects of Being Ignored Over the Internet

Jun 16, 2022 · 2,459 followers View post →
JassiAhir
@_Jsstar · X

RT @Go_Movie_Mango: That's true infect over the internet as well! https://t.co/C9KrPcoEqW

Dec 6, 2020 · 1 share · 19,340 followers View post →
Movie Mango
@Go_Movie_Mango · X

That's true infect over the internet as well! https://t.co/C9KrPcoEqW https://t.co/mOW0JklTJD

Dec 6, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 12,896 followers View post →
Movie Mango
@Go_Movie_Mango · X

I come across this concept of cyberostracism when I tried improving a game named cyberball. https://t.co/C9KrPcoEqW

Nov 28, 2020 · 3 likes · 12,896 followers View post →
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