Targets of Online Hate: Examining Determinants of Victimization Among Young Finnish Facebook Users

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 708-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pekka Räsänen ◽  
James Hawdon ◽  
Emma Holkeri ◽  
Teo Keipi ◽  
Matti Näsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Activity Theory ◽  
Routine Activity Theory ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Online Victimization ◽  
Harmful Content

Drawing from routine activity theory (RAT), this article seeks to determine the crucial factors contributing to youth victimization through online hate. Although numerous studies have supported RAT in an online context, research focusing on users of particular forms of social media is lacking. Using a sample of 15- to 18-year-old Finnish Facebook users (n = 723), we examine whether the risk of online hate victimization is more likely when youth themselves produced online hate material, visited online sites containing potentially harmful content, and deliberately sought out online hate material. In addition, we examine whether the risk of victimization is higher if respondents are worried about online victimization and had been personally victimized offline. The discussion highlights the accumulation of online and offline victimization, the ambiguity of the roles of victims and perpetrators, and the artificiality of the division between the online and offline environments among young people.

scholarly journals Actividades rutinarias y cibervictimización en Venezuela/ Routine activities and cyber-victimization in Venezuela

2017 ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Juan Antonio Rodríguez ◽  
Jesús Oduber ◽  
Endira Mora
Keyword(s):  
Activity Theory ◽  
Routine Activities ◽  
Routine Activity Theory ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Online Harassment ◽  
Online Victimization

El ciberdelito ha aumentado significativamente a nivel mundial en estas últimas décadas. En tal sentido, la investigación sobre este fenómeno en Venezuela ha sido escasa, específicamente en lo que respecta a los factores asociados con la victimización en línea. En consecuencia, este estudio busca promover el análisis de los condicionantes del delito y la victimización en línea en la región. Para ello, se investiga un conjunto de variables derivadas de la Teoría de las actividades rutinarias. El propósito es observar su relación con la victimización por hackeo y acoso online en una muestra de 308 sujetos. Este estudio halló un grupo de variables que pueden estar relacionadas con la probabilidad de victimización cibernética, las cuales serán discutidas en términosempíricos, teóricos y prácticos.ABSTRACTCybercrime has significantly increased worldwide in the last decades. There has been very little research done regarding cybercrimes in Venezuela in comparison to other places, more specifically in regards to the factors related to online victimization. Thus, this study aims to encourage the analysis on the factors of crime andonline victimization in the region. Therefore, a group of variables derived from the routine activity theory (Cohen and Felson 1979), is analyzed. The purpose is to observe its relation to hacking and online harassment in a sample of 308 individuals. This study found a group of variables that could be related to the likelihood ofcyber victimization, which will be discussed in empirical, theoretical and practical terms.

The Predictability of Routine Activity Theory for Cyberbullying Victimization Among Children and Youth: Risk and Protective Factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052199743
Author(s):  
Dana Aizenkot
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Activity Theory ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Routine Activity Theory ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
School Year ◽  
Cyberbullying Victimization

Cyberbullying has been pervading worldwide with negative implications for victims. Therefore, there is an urgent need to better understand this phenomenon and the factors that predict it, as the basis for effective prevention and intervention efforts. The current research aims to examine routine activity theory (RAT) as a theoretical framework predictive of cyberbullying victimization (CV) among children and youth. It was hypothesized that each of the RAT measures and the convergence of all measures predict CV. Data were collected from 5,719 primary, middle, and high school Israeli students (51.9% females) during the 2019–2020 school year via online questionnaires. Regression and moderation analyses were conducted to assess the predictability of CV from RAT measures, separately and converged. All RAT measures, separately and converged, predict CV. While off-line trust negatively predicts CV, other control variables, that is, online trust, educational institution phase, and gender, do not. Implications for school programs and guidelines for parents address the risk and protective factors of CV found. This study provides support for the predictability of CV from RAT and expands the knowledge of risk and protective factors predictive of CV.

Why Individual Employees Commit Malicious Computer Abuse: A Routine Activity Theory Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 1552-1593
Author(s):  
Xin (Robert) Luo ◽  
◽  
Han Li ◽  
Qing Hu ◽  
Heng Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activity Theory ◽  
Routine Activity Theory ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Computer Abuse

scholarly journals Cyber victimization within the Routine Activity Theory Framework in the Digital Age

2022 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 265-291
Author(s):  
Solbey Morillo Puente ◽  
Iván Neftalí Ríos Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Activity Theory ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Routine Activities ◽  
Routine Activity Theory ◽  
Educational Policies ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Victimization Questionnaire ◽  
Theory Framework

This quantitative-based research determined whether the routine activity theory influences cyber victimization. To measure the dimensions of the theory, defined as exposure to a motivated offender, suitable online target, and absence of a capable guardian, a valid and reliable questionnaire was used. The cyber victimization questionnaire developed by Álvarez-García, Dobarro, and Núñez was applied to 1,285 students selected at random from schools in Colombia. Findings: 46% are identified as exposed to a motivated offender, 37.5% are suitable online targets, and 29.8% have no capable guardians. The interdependence of these three elements revealed that 3.9% of students are at risk due to their routine activities, which had a significant influence on cyber victimization. It is proposed that these findings should be considered in the design of communicative and educational policies aimed at a responsible use of technologies.

scholarly journals Covid 19 dan Angka Kriminalitas: Penerapan Teori-Teori Kriminologi

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahrati Fadhilah Taufiq
Keyword(s):  
Activity Theory ◽  
Routine Activity Theory ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Opportunity Theory

AbstrakArtikel ini membahas tentang angka kriminalitas di Indonesia pada masa pandemic Covid 19 dengan menganalisis beberapa teori-teori kriminologi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian  yuridis empiris. Hasil penelitian ini adalah terdapat (3) teori yang digunakan sebagai alat untuk menganalisis adanya kejahatan pada masa pandemic, yaitu Opportunity Theory, Teori Kontrol Sosial, Routine Activity Theory. Teori ini dapat digunakan untuk mengetahui penyebab terjadinya kejahatan selama pandemi, dan akhirnya memperhitungkan kebijakan-kebijakan yang akan diambil untuk kedepannya.  Kata Kunci : Covid 19, Angka Kejahatan, Teori Kriminologi.

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