Power, Women, Relationships

Sexual Abuse

A Hidden Second Harm of Image-Based Abuse: Reporting It

Asia A. Eaton Ph.D. on May 1, 2026

Survivors know reporting non-consensual intimate images is its own ordeal. New research finally names why, and what you can do to ease the burden.

Survivors know reporting non-consensual intimate images is its own ordeal. New research finally names why, and what you can do to ease the burden.

Gender

When Deepfakes Harm, Some Victims Are Taken Less Seriously

Asia A. Eaton Ph.D. on December 28, 2025

The same abuse can be judged very differently depending on who the victim is. Explore the psychological biases shaping our reactions to sexualized deepfake abuse.

The same abuse can be judged very differently depending on who the victim is. Explore the psychological biases shaping our reactions to sexualized deepfake abuse.

Sex

A Defense of Sexting

Asia A. Eaton Ph.D. on September 28, 2025

With consent and trust, it can support satisfaction.

With consent and trust, it can support satisfaction.

Media

The Metaverse Is Open, but Not Everyone's Invited

Asia A. Eaton Ph.D. on January 10, 2024

New research examines who is invited to the metaverse and why it matters.

New research examines who is invited to the metaverse and why it matters.

Law and Crime

Sextortion: A Growing Crime Against Men

Asia A. Eaton Ph.D. on December 20, 2023

Sextortion, a form of image-based sexual abuse, is a growing threat among men.

Sextortion, a form of image-based sexual abuse, is a growing threat among men.

Education

Getting Girls Into STEM by Improving Education for Everyone

Asia A. Eaton Ph.D. on August 8, 2022

How to address the gender gap in STEM while improving education for all.

How to address the gender gap in STEM while improving education for all.

Leadership

Changing How We Treat Homelessness With a "Culture of Care"

Asia A. Eaton Ph.D. on May 6, 2021

Homelessness is a complex problem that requires coordinated efforts. One new solution is to foster a "culture of care" within shelters.

Homelessness is a complex problem that requires coordinated efforts. One new solution is to foster a "culture of care" within shelters.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Abuse from Afar

Asia A. Eaton Ph.D. on August 2, 2020

The surge in online communication use during COVID-19 has increased the risk of cyber intimate partner violence.

The surge in online communication use during COVID-19 has increased the risk of cyber intimate partner violence.