Article Review #1
Understanding Cyberbullying Through the Lens of Social Science Principles
Posted on February 11, 2024
The article “Cyberbullying: Its Social and Psychological Harms Among Schoolers” by Hyeyoung Lim and Hannarae Lee, published in the International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence & Cybercrime in April 2021, delves into the social and psychological impacts of cyberbullying on school-aged children. It looks at how support from adults and peers can reduce the psychological and social damage to victims of cyberbullying, as both types of support are thought to result in a reduction in the harm experienced. The review of Lee and Lim article will examine how empirical evidence and determinism perspectives are embedded together to etch cyberbullying with the social scientific framework of cybersecurity.
Utilizing data from the National Crime Victimization Survey-School Crime Supplement (2011 and 2013), Lee and Lim’s study employs quantitative analysis to examine the effects of support systems on cyberbullying victims. The authors use a data evidence strategy to emphasize the principle of empiricism by relying on observable, measurable evidence to draw conclusions about the social phenomenon of cyberbullying. Empiricism which is a foundation of social science research highlights the significance of observational evidence derived from sensory experiences, and the reliance on national survey data, which enables a grounded knowledge of the issue’s extent and effects exemplifies the study’s empirical methodology in the context of cyberbullying. The objective of the social sciences is to draw conclusions from factual, observable evidence, which is in line with this approach, as our course PowerPoint presentations emphasize.
Another social science principle, determinism, maintains that events, including human actions, are the inevitable result of antecedent events or natural laws. The study implicitly adopts a deterministic viewpoint by examining how the presence or absence of supportive relationships (preceding events) influences the likelihood and severity of cyberbullying impacts. This perspective is necessary for developing policy-aligned interventions that recognize the causal dynamics within social systems that shape problems in cybersecurity to avoid creating a category of marginalizing groups.
Marginalized groups suffer from cyberbullying at higher rates while facing additional barriers to support. Understandably, that is why Lee and Lim’s study brings out how key of an issue it is when not having these inclusive and available interventions on each of these groups’ unique challenges. Lee and Lim’s article shows how significant adult and peer support is; thus developing a full knowledge of the aspect that affects the impact of cyberbullying, society will be able to enforce a support system that is needed for every individual. Especially for those who are from marginalized populations.
Lim and Lee investigation makes a considerable and valuable contribution to society in its understanding of the phenomena of cyberbullying. It insights that the emphasis on support systems is of desperate and utmost importance when we consider helping individuals who suffer from any emotional harm. It applies predominantly empirical approaches and impressive acknowledgment of deterministic factors to describe effective strategies to weaken and curb the social and psychological consequences of cyberbullying. It is more than adequate that this empirical work makes its contribution to the academic knowledge and it is obvious that the article can serve foundation for drafting policies and practices that promote a safer and more supportive online environment for schoolers.
References
Lim, H., & Lee, H. (2021). Cyberbullying: Its Social and Psychological Harms Among Schoolers. International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence and Cybercrime, 4(1), 25–45. https://doi.org/10.52306/04010321knsz7360
Article Review #2
Impacts of Deviance and Victimization in Cyber Space on Marginalized Population
Posted on March 24, 2024
Introduction
The emerging discipline of cyber criminology has increasingly recognized the nuanced impacts of cybercrime among diverse populations. In the article “Understanding Deviance and Victimization in Cyber Space among Diverse Populations” by Insun Park, published in the *International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence & Cybercrime*, volume 5, issue 3, on November 1, 2022, a pivotal discourse emerges that underscores the critical need for an inclusive understanding of cyber deviance and victimization. This review explores the fundamental ideas of Park’s contribution, it analyzes its alignment with the principles of social sciences, the research methodologies used, the key concepts discussed, its importance to marginalized groups, and its overall societal impact.
The Social Sciences Perspective
Park’s research aligns with the core concepts of social sciences, as it highlights the unequal impacts that cybercrime has on different demographics and societal groups. It is consistent with the core ideas of criminology, such as the opportunity theory developed by Cloward and Ohlin and the subcultural theory developed by Cohen, in order to provide light on the fact that cybercrime does not affect all parts of society in the same manner.
Research Questions and Methods
The article discusses empirical studies that focus on communities that have historically gotten less attention in research. In order to do this, the research use inquiry approaches that are robust and exact; it is via the utilization of these strategies that the various affects and experiences that take place within cyberspace are brought to light. To explain the research, the author of the paper deals with the differential identification theory and the routine activities theory; and he focus on three major themes that are needed to study criminal justice, media, and society. These subjects are exposure to violent media, exposure to Black college students, elder scammers, and awareness of cybercrime in Nigeria.
Data and Analysis
Drawing on a range of datasets which include surveys of Black college students and senior internet users, as well as mixed-method approaches for evaluating cybercrime trends in Nigeria, this article gives an engaging summary of findings. Among these include the media portrayal’s position as a mediator in cyber deviance, the increased susceptibility of older persons to cyber frauds, and the complex relationship between becoming aware of cybercrime and becoming a victim of it.
Relevance to Marginalized Groups
The main idea of the article by Park is centered on the focus of those specific marginalized groups and paying attention to those unique cyber adversities and vulnerability that black college students, elder people, and Nigerian internet users are facing in the contemporary world. Although exposed to numerous challenges and susceptible circumstances, these groups are sparse in many circles in society, i.e. the cyber community. The purpose of the article is to focus attention on the limited amount of inclusive research within cyber criminology, which push for a broader understanding that covers the many experiences of these populations. It also makes the argument that these essential and significant groups in the world of digital era have not been included in research that has been conducted.
Societal Contributions
Through the amplification of the perspectives and experiences of individuals who are typically overlooked in studies on cybercrime, the editorial and the accompanying empirical research conducted by Park make a significant contribution to society. In order to find a method that is equitable for dealing with this matter, he is of the opinion that a global strategy is required for the reduction of cybercrime, and that everyone should be included in the study about this matter.
Conclusion
The significant advancement towards comprehensive and inclusive understanding of cybercriminal behavior’s varied imprints is evident in the article “Understanding Deviance and Victimization in Cyber Space among Diverse Populations.” Through merging evidence that is empirical and also theoretical, Park, as well as other contributing researchers really put emphasis on recognizing and working with a diverse set of experiences in cyber deviance and victimization. This article is important since is not only adds to scholarly toil but also calls out to policy makers, educators, and cyber welfare experts to adopt an approach that rages on with effective and inclusive cybercrime.
References
Park, I. (2022). Understanding deviance and victimization in cyber space among diverse populations. International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence and Cybercrime, Volume 5(Issue 3). https://doi.org/10.52306/zwmy9562