Cybercrime Awareness Among Senior High School Students
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- 1. College of Criminology, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Philippines.
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Over the past few years, Cybercrime has been increasing rapidly which gives a huge impact on the lives of the people especially the growing youth in the community. This study was conducted to determine the level of Cybercrime awareness among Senior High School students at Misamis University. This study uses quantitative research as its descriptive design. It has 253 respondents which are Senior High School students of Misamis University. Random sampling was used to identify the respondents from Grades 11 and 12 from the five (5) different strands namely: General Academic Strand (GAS), Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMMS). The adopted questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data regarding the students’ awareness of Cybercrime. The findings of the study revealed that the level of Cybercrime awareness among the respondents was Very Aware, particularly in Cyberbullying, Cyberpornography, and Identity Theft. Therefore, the respondents are aware enough to avoid becoming a victim or from doing such acts of Cybercrime at all costs. On the other hand, circumstances may appear unexpectedly which is why we must be vigilant at all times to give guidance, safety, and security whenever they need it hence they have a good understanding of some types of cybercrime, such as cyberbullying, hacking, and phishing, but they have a limited understanding of other types, such as identity theft and online scams. Overall, this study provides insights into the level of awareness of cybercrime among senior high school students. The findings suggest that there is a need for increased or maintained education, information drive, and awareness-raising activities to help students develop a better understanding of the various forms of cybercrime and the risks associated with them. By enhancing the awareness of cybercrime among senior high school students, we can help them to use the internet more safely and responsibly, and protect them from falling victim to cybercrime. By implementing these recommendations, educators and policymakers can help senior high school students develop a better understanding of the risks associated with the use of technology, and equip them with the knowledge and skills to stay safe online.
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