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Mental well-being of Generation Z as potential victims of cybercrime : the effect of risk perception and self-efficacy on mental well-being
Mekler, J. (2022) Mental well-being of Generation Z as potential victims of cybercrime : the effect of risk perception and self-efficacy on mental well-being.
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| Abstract: | The development of technology leads to many advantages, such as being more flexible and having permanent access to information. However, it also brings many risks with it, as the screen time of many individuals rises dramatically while a lot of them still do not feel confident about using the internet. Especially there, individuals should be cautious in order to prevent cybercrimes, which are crimes on the internet aiming to steal data or gain access to private information. Generation Z, born between 1996 and 2009, is marked by the rise of technology, as they are referred to as high adopters of technology. Compared to other generations, they show the highest diagnosed mental illnesses which raises concerns about being more vulnerable to cybercrime. Therefore, this study focuses on how risk perception and self-efficacy toward becoming victimized by cybercrime affect the mental well-being of Generation Z. Risk perception and self-efficacy were measured within an online study that consisted of 175 valid participants. The results indicate that there is no relationship between risk perception/self-efficacy and mental well-being. However, gender correlates significantly with mental well-being which means that men show higher mental well-being compared to women. Additionally, problematic internet use also shows a significant association with mental well-being. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/90855 |
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