Title:	CYBERAGGRESSION AMONG YOUNG STUDENTS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (DRC): PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS
Author(s):	Efrem Mbaki Luzayisu and Jean-Pierre Zamwangana Tungu
ISBN:	978-989-8704-50-4
Editors:	Piet Kommers, Mário Macedo, Guo Chao Peng and Ajith Abraham
Year:	2023
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Cyberaggression, Digital Behavior Risk, Hyperconnectivity, Parental Control on Student Internet Use, Cyberbullying, Self-Esteem, University Students, The D
Type:	Full
First Page:	97
Last Page:	108
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	Intentionally aggressive acts perpetrated on the Internet are steadily increasing. In the digital lexicon, these acts are known as cyberaggression. Contrary to what some may think, these behaviors are also very present in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where young Africans are becoming more and more addicted to their smartphones connected to the Internet almost continuously. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of and factors affecting online aggression in The Democratic Republic of the Congo. We undertook a field work among 1,500 university students about cyberaggression and we found that students who undertake highly risky behavior online such as sharing the internet connection with others, publishing contents online or having dates with virtual friends, are among those who experience higher probability of being victim and/or perpetrator of online attacks. Parental control of students Internet use is also consistent with the literature, as students living within families where there is family communication around the internet have lower probability of being victim and/or author of online attacks. However, psychological based attributes such as student self-esteem seem not to be significantly associated with online aggression. Based on the findings we formulated some recommendations that can help reduce the prevalence of cyberaggression.
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