scholarly journals An assessment of cybersecurity awareness level among Northeastern University students in Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 572
Author(s):  
Adamu Abdullahi Garba ◽  
Maheyzah Muhamad Siraj ◽  
Siti Hajar Othman
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Internet Banking ◽  
Initial Result ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Self Protection ◽  
Awareness Level

<p>The world economy today has adopted the internet as a medium of transactions, this has made many organizations use the internet for their daily activities. With this, there is an urgent need to have knowledge in cybersecurity and also how to defend critical assets. The objective of this paper is to identify the level of cybersecurity awareness of students in Northeastern Nigeria. A quantitative approach was used for data collection and cyberbully, personal information, internet banking, internet addiction, and Self-protection were the items ask for cybersecurity awareness level identification. Descriptive analysis was performed for initial result findings using SPSS and OriginPro for graphical design. the preliminary result shows of the students have some basic knowledge of cybersecurity in an item like internet banking, while other items like cyberbully, self-protection and, internet addiction result show moderate awareness, the students' participation based on gender, males constitute 77.1% i.e. (N=340) and females constitute 22.9% i.e. (N=101). Future research would concentrate on designing awareness programs that would increase the level of their awareness especially the students in the Northeastern part of Nigeria.</p>

scholarly journals Relationship between Internet addictions and academic performance among Afghan universities students

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Rahnaward Ghulami ◽  
Mohd Rashid Ab Hamid ◽  
Mohd Reza Ibrahim ◽  
Ali Hikmat ◽  
Hussein Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Performance Results ◽  
The Relationship

This study evaluates the relationship between Internet addiction and academic performance among students of eight Afghan universities. The differences between internet addiction in terms of gender was also identified. The survey/research method adopted the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) based on Young’s survey applied with some modifications. From 1000 distributed questionnaires only 976 participants (358 females, and 618 males) were responded completely. The descriptive analysis was used to identify the demographic characteristics of student’s Internet usage profile. The independents sample t-test was performed to determine the differences in the level of Internet addiction in terms of gender. Statistical significance was set at a value of p <0.01. Likewise, the correlation test was implemented to identify the relationship between Internet addiction and academic performance, with referencing of sample. The results indicated that statistically there is a significant correlation among Internet addiction and academic performance. Results also indicated that statistically there were significant differences between Internet addictions in terms of demographic characteristics. This study suggests that future researchers need to work on large sample while conducting the related research. It emphasizes that students should concentrate more on their academic activities than spending time on unnecessary Internet surfing. Findings also revealed that, in Afghanistan the problem of Internet addiction is not a serious challenge, but this information should be disseminated among undergraduate university students to stop the indulgent in using the Internet.

scholarly journals A survey of privacy in multi-agent systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 314-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose M. Such ◽  
Agustín Espinosa ◽  
Ana García-Fornes
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Autonomous Agents ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Computer Applications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Personal Privacy ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Multi Agent

AbstractPrivacy has been a concern for humans long before the explosive growth of the Internet. The advances in information technologies have further increased these concerns. This is because the increasing power and sophistication of computer applications offers both tremendous opportunities for individuals, but also significant threats to personal privacy. Autonomous agents and multi-agent systems are examples of the level of sophistication of computer applications. Autonomous agents usually encapsulate personal information describing their principals, and therefore they play a crucial role in preserving privacy. Moreover, autonomous agents themselves can be used to increase the privacy of computer applications by taking advantage of the intrinsic features they provide, such as artificial intelligence, pro-activeness, autonomy, and the like. This article introduces the problem of preserving privacy in computer applications and its relation to autonomous agents and multi-agent systems. It also surveys privacy-related studies in the field of multi-agent systems and identifies open challenges to be addressed by future research.

scholarly journals Examination of the relationship between nursing student’s internet and smartphone addictions

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 1161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emriye Hilal Yayan ◽  
Mehmet Emin Düken ◽  
Yeliz Suna Dağ ◽  
Ayşegül Ulutaş
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
The Relationship

Aim: The study examines the relationship between college nursing students’ smartphone addiction and internet addictions.Material and Method: The sample of this descriptive relationship-seeking study included 788 college nursing students. A personal information form, the Smartphone Addiction Scale and the Internet Addiction Scale were used as data collection tools.Results: The participants had high smartphone and internet addiction scores. The males were more prone to exhibit addictive behavior. The addiction scores of the students who cannot stand to be away from their phones were higher. Students involved in sports and students with reading habits had lower addiction scores. A strong positive correlation was found between students’ smartphone and internet addiction scores.Conclusions: Due to the strong correlation between smartphone and internet addiction, it was concluded that further research is needed to investigate addictive behaviors, particularly for smartphone addiction.

Sex Addiction on the Internet

Janus Head ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 188-217
Author(s):  
Mark Griffiths ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Sexual Addiction ◽  
Sex Addiction ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Sex ◽  
Technological Addictions

The Internet appears to have become an ever-increasing part in many areas of people’s day-to-day lives. One area that deserves further examination surrounds sex addiction and its relationship with excessive Internet usage. It has been alleged by some academics that social pathologies are beginning to surface in cyberspace and have been referred to as “technological addictions.” This article examines the concept of “Internet addiction” in relation to excessive sexual behavior. It contains discussions of the concept of sexual addiction and whether the whole concept is viable. This is done through the evaluation of the small amount of empirical data available. It is concluded that Internet sex is a new medium of expression that may increase participation because of the perceived anonymity and disinhibition factors. It is also argued that although the amount of empirical data is small, Internet sex addiction exists and that there are many opportunities for future research. These are explicitly outlined.

Internet Addiction

2012 ◽  
pp. 754-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Vondrackova ◽  
David Smahel
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
The Core ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Scientific Fields

Internet addiction can be defined as overuse of the Internet leading to impairment of an individual’s psychological state; this includes both mental and emotional states, as well as scholastic, occupational, and social interactions. Internet addiction was first mentioned in a clinical context by Kimberly Young in 1996, since then it has received attention from experts in various scientific fields. Perhaps due to its short history, the concept of Internet addiction has not been fully developed and there are still many unanswered questions, particularly regarding the terminology, definition, and its clinical relevance. Realized studies on Internet addiction have focused on (a) prevalence estimates, (b) negative correlates, (c) defining the core components and designing measurement scales and/or diagnostic criteria, and (d) treatment approaches. Future research should focus on clarifying the concept of Internet addiction and related terminology, and creating a standardized instrument for measuring Internet addiction.

scholarly journals The relationship between internet addiction and psychopathological variables among students of Albania’s Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Elona Hasmujaj
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
T Test ◽  
Male Students ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Keywords Internet ◽  
Stress Variable ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between Internet addiction with loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress among students of Albania’s universities. The prevalence of Internet addiction and the gender differences are other important purposes of this study. The sample consists of 1,024 university students from different Faculties of Albania’s Universities. The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between internet addiction and loneliness, anxiety, stress and depression as a whole and all its components. Data were collected using the Internet addiction scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS 21). The regression results also indicated that in general, Internet addiction can predict loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress variable. T-test analysis indicated that male students are more prone to be addicted to the Internet than female ones and the prevalence rate of heavy internet addiction is about 0.7%. The data were analysed using correlation, regression, descriptive analysis and t-test.   Keywords: Internet addiction, loneliness, depression, anxiety, stress.

scholarly journals Co-Creation of the Tourist Experience via Internet: Towards Exploring a New Practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 18-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Berrada
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourist Experience ◽  
Unique Experience ◽  
Do So

The purpose of this article is to explore the potential value added to the concept of value co-creation applied to the tourism sector and to investigate how tourists can conceive their participation through the Internet in the design of their trip with tourist producers. To do so, a survey was conducted on tourists in Morocco who have never used this practice which still does not exist locally. The objective behind this choice is to explore whether this new approach will raise the interest of the tourists and be accepted as an innovative way to live differently the tourist experience. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that Moroccan tourists – by using the Internet – think they can create value by being involved in the process which makes them satisfied. It would be stimulating as a future research to test tourists’ satisfaction after living an experience they really co-created. After all, co-creation is still a new concept in tourism that will be developed through further research and become a real trend. Especially tourists are currently looking for meaning, support, interaction, involvement, participation, authenticity, personalization of offers and unique experience. This article opens up new paths of research and allows tourist producers to know the future trends in this sector.

scholarly journals Awareness of eSafety and Potential Online Dangers among Children and Teenagers

10.28945/3683 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gila Cohen Zilka
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Individual Case ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Violent Content ◽  
Teenagers And Young Adults ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
High Level ◽  
Awareness Level

Aim/Purpose: Awareness of eSafety and potential online dangers for children and teenagers. Background: The study examined eSafety among children and teenagers from their own perspectives, through evaluations of their awareness level of eSafety and of potential online dangers. Methodology: This is a mixed-method study with both quantitative and qualitative elements. The study includes questionnaires and interviews. A total of 345 participants from Israel completed questionnaires; 90 children and teenagers were interviewed from among the participants. Contribution: The study examined eSafety among children and teenagers from their own perspectives, through evaluations of their awareness level of eSafety; potential online dangers; level of privacy online; the degree to which using the Internet facilitates their day-to-day life; exposure to positive, useful, enriching and productive content online; exposure to violent content; the degree to which they communicate or refrain from communicating with strangers online; the degree to which participants feel they require tools to cope with online dangers; the degree to which they define themselves as cautious and prudent Internet users; how they feel online dangers may be avoided – all while accounting for differences in gender, age, and socio-demographic background. Findings: Our findings show that the children and teenagers who participated in the study reported a high level of awareness. After computing a general variable expressing participants’ eSafety awareness level by averaging their responses to various statements, the study found that participants’ awareness level is medium-high. Issues that participants were concerned about included avoiding contact with strangers and cyberbullying, not necessarily by strangers, but also by friends. Recommendations for Practitioners: It is important to teach safe practices for Internet use and ways of coping with cyberbullying in order to maximize the potential inherent in the use of the Internet, and to avoid exposure to online dangers. Recommendation for Researchers: The study examined eSafety awareness by assessing and questioning children and teenage participants regarding their eSafety awareness level, as well as which aspects of Internet use they regard as either positive or negative. The study recommend incorporating in future studies, individual case studies and allowing participants to express how they perceive complex online situations. Impact on Society: This study illustrates the dual potential of Internet use within the context of eSafety, as seen through the eyes of children and teenagers. Future Research: Future studies should analyze differences between children, teenagers, and young adults (up to the age of 24), for the purpose of characterizing eSafety awareness and the effects of abiding by eSafety practices over the years, even after the age of 18, when participants have been using the Internet for relatively many years.

scholarly journals Relationship between internet addiction and alexithymia among university students

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seher Baysan-Arslan ◽  
Sevsen Cebeci ◽  
Mehmet Kaya ◽  
Metin Canbal
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Associate Degree ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Associate Degree Programs ◽  
Undergraduate Programs ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: Epidemiological studies concerning internet addiction found that 50% of internet addicts also have other kinds of psychiatric disorders. This study aims to examine the relationship between alexithymia and internet addiction levels among Turgut Özal University students in Ankara, Turkey. Method: University students (1,107 students; 452 students from 12 associate degree programs and 655 students from 10 undergraduate programs) participated in the study. The researchers used the personal information form, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale and the Internet Addiction Scale. The approval for the current study was received from the Turgut Özal University Medical Faculty Clinical Studies Ethics Committee. Results: The number of the alexithymic students was 12.5% whereas the number of the students who were internet addicts was 13.5%. The internet addiction scores were higher among alexithymic individuals than the non-alexithymic (p

The theoretical underpinnings of Internet addiction and its association with psychopathology in adolescence

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shawn Taylor ◽  
Sirirada Pattara-angkoon ◽  
Schwanagorn Sirirat ◽  
Damith Woods
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

Abstract This paper reviews the psychological and theoretical underpinnings that might help to explain the reported relationship between Internet addiction (IA) and psychopathology in both children and adolescents. Drawing on cognitive-behavioural models and social-skills theory, IA shows a strong relationship with depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and time spent using the Internet use. Mixed findings are reported for social anxiety. Loneliness and hostility were also found to be associated with IA. Gender and age moderated these relationships with greater psychopathology generally reported among males and younger Internet users. This paper adds to the growing body of literature showing an association between IA and a range of mental health problems in both children and adolescents. A dependence on the Internet can potentially result in significant harm both socially and psychologically. While research has identified a potential pathway commencing with mental health problems and concluding with IA, few studies have examined the alternative direction and this may provide the impetus for future research endeavours.

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