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Computer crime victimization and integrated theory: An empirical assessment.
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This study used Routine Activities Theory to empirically evaluate a victimization model for computer crimes: focusing on whether digital-capable guardianship (cybersecurity) and online behavior directly influence computer-crime victimization.
Despite the fact that victimization has developed into a more serious and pertinent type of crime, there hasn’t been much actual empirical study. By incorporating the additional principles of capable guardianship and individual online lifestyle, the Cyber-Routine Activities Theory was intended to be applied to explain criminal victimizations. By identifying any potential relationships between aspects of an online lifestyle and the degree of computer security protection, as well as the levels of computer crime victimization that students face as a result, this study seeks to contribute to the body of criminology literature.
Key findings
- The findings show that among the digital guardian observable variables, both the quantity of computer security programs installed and the length of time such programs have been present had nearly equal substantial effects on reducing victimization from computer crime. By highlighting the significance of computer security and how it helps to decrease victims of computer crime, these findings provide adequate evidence for the capable guardianship theoretical component of routine activities.
- There is a high correlation between the online lifestyle factor and computer crime victimization. Online lifestyle coefficients proved that individuals who spend a lot of time and engage in risky online behaviors are more likely to become victims. Additionally, among online lifestyle categories, risky online leisure activities contribute the most significantly to computer-crime victimization.
- The factor that is most substantial to influence computer-crime victimization out of the two is cybersecurity.
Proposed action
- In order to raise awareness, particularly among youngsters who are growing up with technology, educational curricula about computer-crime victimization and how cybersecurity and online behavior play a role in this are needed
Prevention cannot be accomplished if it is not taught. If education is not offered from an early age in schools and subsequently in workplaces, hacking and cyberbullying will not be reduced. It's critical to manage basic security while also accepting human error and risky online behavior.
- The first strategy is to raise awareness by focusing on children and teaching about cybercrime in schools and courses about it
Early schooling is beneficial.
Helpful resources
- PublicationLifestyle-exposure theory by Hindelang et al.This study assessed a new theoretical model that is theoretically derived from Hindelang et al. (1978) lifestyle-exposure theory and Cohen and Felson’s (1979) routine activities theory.
- PublicationCohen and Felson’s (1979) routine activities theoryThis study assessed a new theoretical model that is theoretically derived from Hindelang et al. (1978) lifestyle-exposure theory and Cohen and Felson’s (1979) routine activities theory.
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Computer crime victimization and integrated theory: An empirical assessment.
Cite this brief: Choi, Kyung-Shick. 'Computer crime victimization and integrated theory: An empirical assessment.'. Acume. https://www.acume.org/r/computer-crime-victimization-and-integrated-theory-an-empirical-assessment/
Brief created by: Dr Kyung-Shick Choi | Year brief made: 2023
Original research:
- Choi, K.-S., ‘Computer crime victimization and integrated theory: An empirical assessment.’ 2(1) (pp. 308–333) https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kyung-Shick-Choi/publication/238621672_Computer_Crime_Victimization_and_Integrated_Theory_An_Empirical_Assessment/links/553e24e10cf2522f1835ef90/Computer-Crime-Victimization-and-Integrated-Theory-An-Empirical-Assessment.pdf. – https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kyung-Shick-Choi/publication/238621672_Computer_Crime_Victimization_and_Integrated_Theory_An_Empirical_Assessment/links/553e24e10cf2522f1835ef90/Computer-Crime-Victimization-and-Integrated-Theory-An-Empirical-Assessment.pdf
Research brief:
This study used Routine Activities Theory to empirically evaluate a victimization model for computer crimes: focusing on whether digital-capable guardianship (cybersecurity) and online behavior directly influence computer-crime victimization.
Despite the fact that victimization has developed into a more serious and pertinent type of crime, there hasn’t been much actual empirical study. By incorporating the additional principles of capable guardianship and individual online lifestyle, the Cyber-Routine Activities Theory was intended to be applied to explain criminal victimizations. By identifying any potential relationships between aspects of an online lifestyle and the degree of computer security protection, as well as the levels of computer crime victimization that students face as a result, this study seeks to contribute to the body of criminology literature.
Findings:
The findings show that among the digital guardian observable variables, both the quantity of computer security programs installed and the length of time such programs have been present had nearly equal substantial effects on reducing victimization from computer crime. By highlighting the significance of computer security and how it helps to decrease victims of computer crime, these findings provide adequate evidence for the capable guardianship theoretical component of routine activities.
There is a high correlation between the online lifestyle factor and computer crime victimization. Online lifestyle coefficients proved that individuals who spend a lot of time and engage in risky online behaviors are more likely to become victims. Additionally, among online lifestyle categories, risky online leisure activities contribute the most significantly to computer-crime victimization.
The factor that is most substantial to influence computer-crime victimization out of the two is cybersecurity.
Advice:
In order to raise awareness, particularly among youngsters who are growing up with technology, educational curricula about computer-crime victimization and how cybersecurity and online behavior play a role in this are needed
- Prevention cannot be accomplished if it is not taught. If education is not offered from an early age in schools and subsequently in workplaces, hacking and cyberbullying will not be reduced. It’s critical to manage basic security while also accepting human error and risky online behavior.
The first strategy is to raise awareness by focusing on children and teaching about cybercrime in schools and courses about it
- Early schooling is beneficial.