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VOL. 8, ISSUE 3 (2023)
From clicks to conflicts: Cybersecurity education as a tool for reducing aggression in adolescents
Authors
Kailash Chandra Verma
Abstract
In the rapidly digitizing landscape of the
21st century, adolescents are immersed in a virtual environment that
significantly shapes their identities, relationships, and behavioral patterns.
While the internet offers immense opportunities for learning and
self-expression, it also exposes youth to cyberbullying, hate speech, and
emotionally charged online interactions, often escalating into aggression. This
paper explores how cybersecurity education, traditionally perceived as a
technical safeguard, can be reframed as a transformative pedagogical tool for
mitigating adolescent aggression. By integrating components such as emotional
intelligence, digital ethics, and online empathy into the cybersecurity
curriculum, educators can cultivate responsible and reflective digital
citizens. Drawing from educational psychology, cyber ethics, and developmental
studies, the study proposes a comprehensive curriculum integration model aimed
at secondary schools. This interdisciplinary framework situates cybersecurity
education as both a preventive and corrective measure, fostering resilience,
empathy, and digital awareness in adolescents. The paper concludes by
highlighting the need for inclusive, policy-aligned, and culturally
contextualized interventions to promote online safety and psychosocial
wellbeing.
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Pages:83-85
How to cite this article:
Kailash Chandra Verma "From clicks to conflicts: Cybersecurity education as a tool for reducing aggression in adolescents". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 8, Issue 3, 2023, Pages 83-85
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