Cyber Stalking Victimization among Undergraduate Students in Yobe State University, Damaturu-Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated cyber stalking victimization among undergraduate students in Yobe State University Damaturu, in order to explore the dynamics, patterns and factors as well as the impact of cyber stalking among undergraduate students. Cyber stalking is the use of internet or any electronic medium to stalk, harass and pursue victims. Cyber and mobile technologies have not only brought numerous benefits to society, they have also produced some harmful consequences for their users and society at large. One of these harmful effects is cyber stalking. A total of one hundred and thirty (130) respondents were selected through stratified and purposive sampling technique. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents were internet active users and had experienced different kinds of cyber bullying. They also felt distressed after their cyberbullying experience. Also, the findings revealed that cybercrime awareness can be improved through radio and television jingles. The study recommended that cyber stalking awareness and prevention campaign should be taken to institutions of higher learning across the country to discouraged undergraduates from engaging in it.