CYBERSTALKING ... NO MEANS NO: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2020 Issues in Information Systems  
Increased use of technology and the internet have allowed for better means of communications while removing the geographic boundaries that once existed. However, the added benefit can soon be diminished when technology is in the hands of a stalker. Cyberstalking is relatively new but has posed life threatening safety concerns for individuals around the world. This exploratory study of 121 students examines incidents of cyberstalking by evaluating the style and length of communications between a
more » ... stalker and victim along with the perceived level of fear related to the incident. The study illustrates that it is essential to report these incidents immediately and to the right authority before it is too late. Awareness of cyberstalking and guidelines to mitigate the risk are essential steps to keep yourself safe from incidents, no matter how harmless they may seem.
doi:10.48009/1_iis_2020_125-130 fatcat:evu34qknsbagjhroxmkryzq6ee