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Article Review #1<\/strong> \u201cCyberbullying on Social Media\u201d: Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article \u201cCyberbullying on Social Media: Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact Challenges\u201d by Geraldine Ray, Christopher D McDermott, and Mathew Nicho specifically focuses on cyberbullying on social media and how prevalently it has spread among the world of the internet, and factors that can potentially lead to cyber-threats. These statistical analyses that it entails highlights the impact it has on individuals and their overall behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relation\/Connection to Social Science Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article in review strategically relates to and enhances a few of the 7 core principles of cybersecurity\/social sciences at the same time, aligned with key elements that are found in human behavior. \u201cConsequently, cyberbullying on social media has emerged as a growing widespread problem due to increased likelihood of encountering strangers online [3\u20136] with hidden ulterior motives or tormenting behaviours that lead to bullying, harassing, or intimidation against an individual or group [ 7\u201310]\u201d(Ray, McDermott, & Nicho, 2024). This is specifically related to the principle of determinism in human behavior and how it affects an individual throughout their life. Another core principle that can directly relate to the article, is relativism. The aspect of relativism states that an individual may perceive as unjustifiable behavior they deem themselves as innocent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Research Question \/Hypothesis\/ Independent Variable\/Dependent Variable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main question the article addresses is what is the explanation behind cyberbullying and how it shapes and molds an individual’s character and what could be done to resolve this growing problem. There is no scientific research data that directly states the solution to the underlying problem that is more prevalent now, in the cyber world, rather than the real world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdditionally, [9] finds past research on cyberbullying was inconsistent, and suggests future research should focus on enhancing the definition using factor analysis, cyberbullying instruments clarity, validity, and reliability testing\u201d(Ray, McDermott, & Nicho, 2024). There are a variety between independent and dependent variables throughout the article. It specifically highlights cyberbullying and mental health issues; cyberbullying and online harassment are the independent variables whilst the dependent variable in the article is mental health issues and depression, to name a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Research Methods Used<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The types of research methods that were utilized by Geraldine Ray, Christopher D McDermott, Mathew Nicho research is the \u201cPRISMA\u201d search strategy. They conducted a mixed-methods approach with interviews of several demographic individuals and their search methods consisted and ranged from systematic research, to surveys. \u201cAdditional methodologies, including Positional, Interview, Critical Review, Meta-Analysis, Policy, Simulation, and Statistical are also present but with lesser frequency\u201d(Ray, McDermott, & Nicho, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connections to other Course Concepts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After reading the article in its entirety, it does reinforce the concepts described in our course, because there are key points that were addressed such as data collections from human needs perspective, social, and psychological factors not to mention the psychological results of interacting with online users..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connections to the Concerns or Contributions of Marginalized Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study in review did not specifically zero in on marginalized groups such as minorities. Instead, they focused their attention on children, adolescence, young adults, adults, and unspecified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall societal contributions of the study\/Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, the overall societal contributions of this particular article in review can be summarized by merely stating there is a better understanding of cyberbullying, and that it has become prevalent in our global society, and its effects on individuals. Further actions should take place to ensure the safety of the people not just in the cyber world, but globally as well. \u201cAdditionally, future research could explore the implications of these definition inconsistencies on policy-making and intervention strategies, ensuring that measures against cyberbullying are effective and inclusive\u201d(Ray, McDermott, & Nicho, 2024).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ray, G., McDermott, C. D., & Nicho, M. (2024). Cyberbullying on Social Media: Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact Challenges. Journal of Cybersecurity<\/em>, 10<\/em>(1). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Article Review #2: \u201cPerceived Security Risk and Cybersecurity Compliance Attitude\u201d: Role of Personality Traits and Cybersecurity Behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Big Five personality traits (OCEAN) Openness refers to the individual differences in the tendency to be open to new aesthetic, cultural, or intellectual experiences. Conscientiousness is the tendency to be organized, responsible, and hardworking. Extraversion is characterized by an orientation of one’ s interests and energies toward the outer world of subjective experiences. Agreeableness measures kindness, trust, and compassion. Neuroticism is characterized by a chronic level of emotional instability and proneness to psychological distress. All of these relate to and enhance the core principles of cybersecurity behavior. This article, \u201cPerceived Security Risk and Cybersecurity Compliance Attitude\u201d: Role of Personality Traits and Cybersecurity Behavior\u201d by Mohanad Mohammed Sufyan Ghaleb examines these 5 traits in employees and how their personality may affect their online work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relation\/Connection to Social Science Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article in review connects to Social Science Principles by highlighting four of the 7 core principles of cybersecurity. The focus is to determine what could be done to mitigate this growing trend of cyber attacks in the world, particularly the impact it makes from human behavior\/errors and in the work industries. The Big Five personality theory, agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism, and openness has been widely applied in many areas of behavioral research, including workplace ethics, technology acceptance, and health behavior (Tran  et  al.,  2025). However, its application to cybersecurity domains, particularly in areas of behavior and compliance attitude is developing (Sufyan Ghaleb, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Research Question \/Hypothesis\/ Independent Variable\/Dependent Variable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article aims to investigate why human behavior and their psychological traits lead to cyberthreats and human error. Cybersecurity is seen as a technical issue when in fact many researchers have suggested it to be linked to human errors. With employees not having the sufficient background training, this can lead to unsafe practices in organizations worldwide. Studying the independent and dependent variables of these traits, can give a better overview to help prevent problematic issues within the cybersecurity frame. As an example, conscientiousness, associated with responsibility and self-discipline, has been shown to favorably predict secure online behavior, such as the use of strong passwords and updates to software (Przymus et al., 2024). Individuals with greater levels of agreeableness, due to their cooperative personalities  and desire to comply, have been more likely to follow cybersecurity recommendations (Sufyan Ghaleb, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Research Methods Used<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers used various methods of research in their study to analyze how the big five personality traits played a role in cybersecurity behavior. The type of study that was conducted was quantitative research using 259 workers and their data was collected using standardized scales. For analysis of data, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was performed employing STATA software because it has excellent capabilities for dealing with intricate model structures, multiple paths of mediation and moderation, and latent constructs (Sufyan Ghaleb, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connections to other Course Concepts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The connection to the course concepts highlights the psychological aspects of human behavior in cybersecurity and how it has become a growing issue that needs to be addressed, white focusing on the behavioral traits such as openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness to name a few. Humans are seen as the weaker link in security, and the article demonstrates the vulnerabilities they have that can ultimately lead to unsafe online behavior versus awareness. Their studies suggest that, \u201cthe findings present empirical evidence for all hypotheses that have been proposed, hence providing an enhanced comprehension regarding how personality-based behavior and risk awareness interact to guide cybersecurity compliance\u201d (Sufyan Ghaleb, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connections to the Concerns or Contributions of Marginalized Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article connects to the concerns or its contributions of marginalized groups by showing the quality of their individual behavior whether they are educated in the field of cybersecurity or not, which may cause risky behavior in the work environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall societal contributions of the study\/Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, this article covers the areas of personality traits that govern an individual’s behavior. It highlights their nature given the fact they may or may not be educated in the field of cybersecurity awareness. It is imperative to understand that not all employees should be treated the same because they have different levels of understanding. The study is structured to enhance the knowledge of cybersecurity threats within a framework so that extreme measures can be taken into consideration. Organizations that want to promote a culture of security compliance must take employees’ personality profiles and perceived risk awareness into account as key elements of their security framework (Sufyan Ghaleb, 2025). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sufyan Ghaleb, M. M. (2025, January 1). Perceived Security Risks and Cybersecurity Compliance Attitude: Role of Personality Traits and Cybersecurity Behavior. International Journal of Cyber Criminology. https:\/\/cybercrimejournal.com\/menuscript\/index.php\/cybercrimejournal\/article\/view\/438\/124<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Article Review #1 \u201cCyberbullying on Social Media\u201d: Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact Challenges Introduction The article \u201cCyberbullying on Social Media: Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact Challenges\u201d by Geraldine Ray, Christopher D McDermott, and Mathew Nicho specifically focuses on cyberbullying on social media and how prevalently it has spread among the world of the internet, and factors that… <\/p>\n

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