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University youth and online safety in Egypt: use and trust
The Internet contributes significantly to the positive development of humanity. That being said, Internet accessibility presents a possibility for exposure to harmful content or interaction, specifically to young minds. This study aims at investigating how youth use the Internet in the context o...
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| author | Alsherif, Nasser |
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| description | The Internet contributes significantly to the positive development of humanity. That being said, Internet accessibility presents a possibility for exposure to harmful content or interaction, specifically to young minds. This study aims at investigating how youth use the Internet in the context of Online Safety. It examines uses and gratifications of the Internet and trust levels of Internet Safety. Moreover, it attempts to explore the risks that could be faced online. A survey was conducted on a convenience sample of 402 University Youth students. The results of the study revealed that respondents use the Internet mainly to satisfy their interpersonal utility needs. It also suggests that they have high trust levels of the safety of certain online practices. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1041 University youth and online safety in Egypt: use and trust Alsherif, Nasser The Internet contributes significantly to the positive development of humanity. That being said, Internet accessibility presents a possibility for exposure to harmful content or interaction, specifically to young minds. This study aims at investigating how youth use the Internet in the context of Online Safety. It examines uses and gratifications of the Internet and trust levels of Internet Safety. Moreover, it attempts to explore the risks that could be faced online. A survey was conducted on a convenience sample of 402 University Youth students. The results of the study revealed that respondents use the Internet mainly to satisfy their interpersonal utility needs. It also suggests that they have high trust levels of the safety of certain online practices. 2014-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/42 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1041/viewcontent/Nasser_20Alsherif_20Thesis_20__20JRMC599.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Online Safety NA NA |
| spellingShingle | Online Safety NA NA Alsherif, Nasser University youth and online safety in Egypt: use and trust |
| title | University youth and online safety in Egypt: use and trust |
| title_full | University youth and online safety in Egypt: use and trust |
| title_fullStr | University youth and online safety in Egypt: use and trust |
| title_full_unstemmed | University youth and online safety in Egypt: use and trust |
| title_short | University youth and online safety in Egypt: use and trust |
| title_sort | university youth and online safety in egypt use and trust |
| topic | Online Safety NA NA |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/42 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1041/viewcontent/Nasser_20Alsherif_20Thesis_20__20JRMC599.pdf |
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