The Impact of Cybercrime Among Older Adults in Ghana
Author Information
Author(s): Gyimah Akwasi Adjei, Frimpong Eric, Adjei Mathias
Primary Institution: Miami University
Hypothesis
The study explores the emotional and personal constraints endured by older adults in Ghana who have been victims of cybercrime.
Conclusion
Older adults in Ghana who experience cybercrime suffer from emotional distress and financial difficulties.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults who are victims of cybercrime experience feelings of anger, frustration, and depression.
- Financial losses from cybercrime significantly cause distress and difficulties in aging successfully.
- Many older adults in Ghana lack social security and depend on their savings.
Takeaway
Older people in Ghana can feel really sad and stressed when they are tricked online, and it can make it hard for them to live happily.
Methodology
The study used purposive criterion sampling and semi-structured interviews, analyzed through interpretative phenomenological analysis.
Limitations
The study focuses only on older adults in Ghana and may not represent experiences in other regions.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 16 older adults aged 60 years and older who reported cybercrimes.
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