Research Results Show Women Are Worried About Security In Cyberspace

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JAKARTA - Research conducted in the United Kingdom shows young women are more worried about cyber security than other internet users. "The message from women who use cyberspace is clear and strong," said Ofcom CEO Melanie Dawes, quoted by Reuters on Thursday 2 June. A study by media watchdog Ofcom shows young women are concerned about their personal safety online. They are also more affected by trolling activities, banter to provoke anger on social media. Ofcom in their study revealed that women aged 18 to 34 felt the negative impact of cyberspace on mental health compared to other age groups. As many as 23 percent of them disagreed with cyberspace. positive impact on their mental health. In comparison, 45 percent of men over 18 years answered that the internet has a positive impact on mental health. While men aged 13-17 years less. The study conducted by Ofcom involved more than 6,000 respondents. As many as 60 percent of women who have experienced trolling admit to being disturbed and offended, while 25 percent of men have experienced it. Women also feel that they do not have a voice to express their opinions in cyberspace. Based on the survey, the sites most frequently visited by adult internet users are Alphabet Inc's products, such as Google and YouTube. In addition, there are applications from Meta (Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram) and Amazon. cyberspace.