Online behavior and cybercrime susceptibility among digital natives.

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the significant relationship between online behavior and cybercrime susceptibility among digital natives. This study used a survey questionnaire in the data collection process, 400 respondents from the three barangays in Davao City: Brgy. Dumoy Farland Extension, Brgy. 37-D Poblacion Trading Boulevard and Brgy. Kapitan Tomas Monteverde was selected as the study respondent. The study used stratified random sampling to choose the respondents and used a quantitative descriptive-correlational design describing the variables and their relationship. The statistical tools used in the study for the data interpretation are the Mean and Std. Deviation to describe the level of online behavior and cybercrime susceptibility and to determine the significant relationship between the two variables. The results revealed that online behavior is highly correlated to cybercrime susceptibility among digital natives. Lastly, the data findings showed a significant relationship between online behavior and cybercrime susceptibility among digital natives. Furthermore, it was revealed that there was a fragile negative relationship between online behavior and cybercrime susceptibility. Since the p-value is below 0.05, it rejects the null hypothesis. This study could significantly help improve online safety and security since it raises awareness among school administrators, organizations, teachers, and students. Keywords: online behavior, cybercrime, susceptibility, digital natives SDG # 16: peace, justice and strong institutions