The disinhibition effect suggests that online conflicts are more likely to involve inequitable distributions of power than face-to-face conflicts.

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The disinhibition effect refers to the phenomenon where people feel more liberated to express themselves in ways they might not in face-to-face interactions, often leading to more aggressive or uninhibited behavior online. It does not specifically relate to the distribution of power in conflicts.

The Disinhibition Effect Suggests That Online Conflicts Are More Likely