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These studies suggest that personality traits, particularly emotional stability, openness to experience, and other Big Five traits, along with factors like impulsivity, internet use, and social skills, can predict the likelihood of becoming a victim of cybercrime.
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The increasing prevalence of cybercrime has necessitated a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to an individual's likelihood of becoming a victim. One area of interest is the role of personality traits in predicting cybercrime victimization. This synthesis examines the relationship between personality traits and cybercrime victimization, drawing on findings from multiple research studies.
General Victimization and Personality Traits:
Openness to Experience:
Cyber-Bullying and Psychological Traits:
Risky Cybersecurity Behaviors:
Personality Traits and Cyber-Attack Victimization:
Cyber-Fraud Victimhood:
Human Factors in Online Fraud:
Cyber-Victimization in Adolescence:
Emotional and Interpersonal Traits:
Opportunity and Self-Control:
The synthesis of research indicates that personality traits play a significant role in predicting cybercrime victimization. Traits such as low conscientiousness, high neuroticism, and high openness to experience are consistently linked to higher risks of cyber victimization. Additionally, factors like general risk-taking behavior, emotional stability, and specific psychological traits also contribute to an individual's susceptibility to cybercrime. Understanding these relationships can help in developing targeted prevention and intervention strategies to mitigate the risk of cybercrime victimization.
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