Using structural equations to test a multi-theoretical framework with data on cyberstalking victimization in Iran: self-control, control deficit, peers’ online deviant behaviors, and online deviant lifestyles

Although there exists a growing amount of empirical literature documenting the correlates of cyberstalking victimization, research has yet to elaborate on the potential mechanisms that can explain the risk for cyberstalking victimization. We proposed an integrated theory, which combined low self-con...

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Authors: Kabiri, Saeed (Author) ; Choi, Jaeyong (Author) ; Shadmanfaat, Seyyedeh Masoomeh (Shamila) (Author) ; Lee, Julak (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Crime & delinquency
Year: 2021, Volume: 67, Issue: 11, Pages: 1706-1727
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Keywords:
Routine Activity Theory
Cyberstalking
Victimization
Cybercrime
Stalking
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Summary:Although there exists a growing amount of empirical literature documenting the correlates of cyberstalking victimization, research has yet to elaborate on the potential mechanisms that can explain the risk for cyberstalking victimization. We proposed an integrated theory, which combined low self-control, control deficit, peers’ online deviant behavior, and online deviant lifestyles based on previous research. We tested this integrated theory specifically for cyberstalking victimization using original data from a sample of 408 Iranian college women. Relying on structural equation modeling, we found that low self-control and peers’ online deviant behaviors were significantly associated with cyberstalking victimization not only directly but also indirectly via online deviant lifestyles. Overall, our findings yielded strong support for the integrated model to explain cyberstalking victimization.
ISSN:1552-387X
DOI:10.1177/0011128720968501