Conflict Management Styles and Cybervictimization: Extending Routine Activity Theory

Hawdon, James; Costello, Matthew; Ratliff, Thomas N.; Hall, Lori L.; Middleton, Jessica

doi:10.1080/02732173.2017.1334608

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“…It can be argued, for instance, that the iteration shown in the model transforms a cyberstalker's behaviour into a routine activity. This seems reasonable given that a number of studies have connected online victimisation with Routine Activity Theory (see, for instance, (Choi & Lee, 2017;Hawdon, Costello, Ratliff, Hall, & Middleton, 2017;Leukfeldt & Yar, 2016;Pyrooz, Decker, & Moule, 2013). As an example Näsi, Räsänen, Kaakinen, Keipi, and Oksanen ( 2016) conducted a study that attempted to predict online victimisation in a group of 3,565 young people aged 15 -30.…”

Section: The Online Victimisation Intervention and Reduction (Oviar) ...mentioning

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OVIAR: Towards a Model for Cyberstalking Intervention and Reduction

Bocij

2018

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences

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Despite more than two decades of research, relatively little is known about cyber stalking and similar phenomena. In particular, the existing literature tells us little about how cases unfold, how they can be managed or how we can work towards reduction. This paper presents a model depicting the dynamics and lifecycle of a cyber stalking episode. While primarily concerned with cyberstalking, the model may also be relevant to other forms of victimisation and is accordingly titled the Online Victimisation Intervention & Reduction (OVIAR) Model. Cyberstalking is shown as an iterative cycle made up of discrete stages. It is argued that each stage provides opportunities to deter the cyberstalker allowing the model to offer guidance about which interventions may be effective at a given point in the lifecycle. In proposing the model, the work draws upon a number of areas including information systems, criminology and psychology. A key part of the discussion involves the decision behaviour of the cyberstalker. It is argued that cyberstalking incidents involve a number of decision points that may serve to curtail or escalate the cyberstalker's activities. The decisions made by the cyberstalker will be influenced by several factors, including the feedback he receives from his actions. Understanding how cyberstalkers make decisions can provide opportunities to prevent discourage further acts of harassment against victims. It may also benefit attempts to reduce or prevent victimisation in the first place. In discussing these areas, we draw upon areas such as rational choice theory, victim coping responses and the notions of intrinsic and extrinsic feedback.The model is intended to be understandable by a wide range of stakeholders, including law enforcement, technology professionals and victims themselves. For those involved in dealing with cyberstalking, it provides a tool that can be used to inform the management of cases. For academics, it is intended to provide a framework for further discussion and research.

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OVIAR: Towards a Model for Cyberstalking Intervention and Reduction

Bocij

2018

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences

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“…What work in this area really highlights is how difficult it is to monitor and police the internet. While there is certainly social control exercised on the internet, there are limits to the effectiveness of this control (see Hawdon et al, 2017 ). Yet, by understanding the patterns of victimization, the underlying causes of perpetration, and the techniques that facilitate cybercrime, we become better armed in designing strategies to prevent it, defend against it, mitigate its adverse effects, and prosecute those who commit it.…”

Section: Cybercrime: Victimization Perpetration and Techniquesmentioning

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Cybercrime: Victimization, Perpetration, and Techniques

Hawdon

2021

Am J Crim Just

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“…We begin with Routine Activity Theory and consider its key dimensions (i.e., proximity to motivated offenders, target suitability, and guardianship) relative to online experiences. Recent work demonstrates that certain online behaviors can bring online users into virtual proximity to hateful materials, as well as render them suitable targets for cyberviolence (Costello et al 2016a,b;Hawdon et al 2017b). First, we take into account several activities that tap into proximity to motivated offenders, or, more specifically, "dangerous" virtual spaces that might contain anti-immigrant hate.…”

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confidence: 99%