Tsokoto, Theo and Mhloza, Vurayai and Kangara, Colletor Chipfumbu (2019) A Strategy to Enhance E-Safety Among First Year Students at Zimbabwean Universities. Journal of Governance and Development (JGD), 15 (2). pp. 67-85. ISSN 2289-4756

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Abstract

The widespread usage of ICT provides considerable opportunities for the society. However, there is extensive evidence that through the use of ICTs students will be exposed to different e- safety challenges and risks. E-safety challenges faced through the use of internet and social media can be exposure to inappropriate content and communicating and meeting the strangers, cyber bullying, ICTs’ addiction and cyber-harassment. Therefore, the aim of this action research is to develop a strategy to enhance e-safety among first year students at Zimbabwe Universities. The overarching research strategy was action research using some qualitative research methods to gather the information on the e-safety uses, risks faced by students and how these risks can be mitigated. Data was collected using online questionnaire, group discussion, observation of first students at Zimbabwean University. The research was iterative and there were two cycles done and the findings culminated into a strategy being formed using the WHAT, WHO and HOW. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a clear strategy to deal with e-safety challenges in Zimbabwean universities. Furthermore, this research is deemed to be significant for understanding the future of ICT use in developing countries like Zimbabwe.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	E-Safety Strategy; Information and Communication Technologies, Cyber Bullying
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	College of Law, Government and International Studies
Depositing User:	Mrs Nurin Jazlina Hamid
Date Deposited:	27 Sep 2023 14:33
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2023 14:33
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/29798

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