Social media usage and awareness of cyber security issues among youths

Ahmad, F. and Isa, Khairunesa and Jamin, J. and Rosni, N. and PALPANADAN, Sarala Thulasi (2020) Social media usage and awareness of cyber security issues among youths. International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, 9 (3). pp. 3090-3094. ISSN 2278-3091

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Abstract

This study aimed at identifying the level of awareness of social media use on safety issues among youths. The study was based on a survey using frequency (frequency), percentage, mean score, and interpretation. The sample involved 205 randomly selected youths from Tun Hussein Onn University Malaysia (UTHM). The data analysis of this study was conducted using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The results showed that the level of awareness of social media use among youth was low. In addition, the correlation coefficient did not show significant social media usage with the level of awareness of social media among students but in contrast, it showed a low value.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Social Media; Awareness; Cyber Security; Youth
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T10.5-11.9 Communication of technical information
Divisions:	Center for General Studies and Co -curricular > Department of Social Science
Depositing User:	Mr. Shahrul Ahmad Bakri
Date Deposited:	01 Mar 2022 04:06
Last Modified:	01 Mar 2022 04:06
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/6564

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