The Psychological Well-Being of Content Moderators The Emotional Labor of Commercial Moderation and Avenues for Improving Support

被引:79
作者
Steiger, Miriah [1 ,2 ]
Bharucha, Timir J. [1 ,2 ]
Venkatagiri, Sukrit [3 ]
Riedl, Martin J. [4 ]
Lease, Matthew [5 ]
机构
[1] TaskUs, New Braunfels, TX 78132 USA
[2] St Marys Univ, Halifax, NS, Canada
[3] Virginia Tech, Dept Comp Sci, Blacksburg, VA USA
[4] Univ Texas Austin, Sch Journalism & Media, Austin, TX 78712 USA
[5] Univ Texas Austin, Sch Informat, Austin, TX 78712 USA
来源
CHI '21: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2021 CHI CONFERENCE ON HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTING SYSTEMS | 2021年
关键词
content moderation; wellness; social justice; human computation; SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS; MENTAL-HEALTH; WORKPLACE; RESILIENCE; BURNOUT; INTERVENTIONS; DISORDERS; RISK;
D O I
10.1145/3411764.3445092
中图分类号
TP39 [计算机的应用];
学科分类号
081203 ; 0835 ;
摘要
An estimated 100,000 people work today as commercial content moderators. These moderators are often exposed to disturbing content, which can lead to lasting psychological and emotional distress. This literature review investigates moderators' psychological symptomatology, drawing on other occupations involving trauma exposure to further guide understanding of both symptoms and support mechanisms. We then introduce wellness interventions and review both programmatic and technological approaches to improving wellness. Additionally, we review methods for evaluating intervention efficacy. Finally, we recommend best practices and important directions for future research. Content Warning: we discuss the intense labor and psychological effects of CCM, including graphic descriptions of mental distress and illness.
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