ABSTRACT
The study titled "The Impact of Cybercrime Involvement on Students' Academic Performance: A Case Study of the University of Benin" aimed to investigate the correlation between students' involvement in cybercrime and their academic performance. The research focused on undergraduate students at the University of Benin in Edo State, Nigeria, and sought to determine the prevalence of cybercrime among these students, examine the impact of their involvement in cybercrime on their academic performance, and identify the factors that influenced their involvement in cybercrime.
The study employed a cross-sectional survey design, with a sample size of 300 students selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data collection was done quantitatively, through the use of a well-structured questionnaire. The research instrument was subjected to a test-retest reliability check to ensure its consistency over time. The study found that only a small percentage (3.4%) of respondents admitted to having been involved in cybercrime activities, while more than half of the respondents (59.6%) agreed that involvement in cybercrime activities could negatively impact academic performance.
The research evaluated the current measures in place at the University of Benin designed to mitigate cybercrime among students, with the majority of respondents (86%) disagreeing that the University of Benin had effective measures in place to combat cybercrime among students. The research yielded suggestions for enhancing the University of Benin's strategies to fight cybercrime, grounded in the research findings and serving as valuable resources for the university's administration and other stakeholders. In conclusion, the study provided valuable insights into the perceptions and experiences of students at the University of Benin regarding cybercrime. It underscored the importance of educational programs and effective institutional measures in addressing this issue.
Keywords: Cybercrime, Academic Performance, University of Benin, Cybercrime Prevalence, Cybercrime Mitigation Strategies.
