Issues in the Use of Information and Communication Technologies and Unethical Behaviors: An Overview

Journal Title: Journal of Computer and Education Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine literature on unethical behavior in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT). In reaching this goal a search was conducted. When presenting the results findings of research conducted in abroad and in Turkey are presented respectively in order from the oldest to date. Findings indicated that ICT users have some dilemmas about identified ethical behavior and awareness in ethical behavior. In addition, social norms, gender, age, personal values, moral judgment, social values, moral responsibility has been effective in the ethical and legal use of ICT. On the other hand, it was confirmed that individuals’ opinions about unethical behavior in the use of ICT change according to demographic characteristics like gender, and parents’ education level in researches conducted in Turkey.

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Fatma Kübra ÇELEN, Süleyman Sadi SEFEROĞLU

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Fatma Kübra ÇELEN, Süleyman Sadi SEFEROĞLU (2016). Issues in the Use of Information and Communication Technologies and Unethical Behaviors: An Overview. Journal of Computer and Education Research, 4(8), 124-153. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-191121