Title: Applying Routine Activity Theory to Cybercrime: A
Theoretical and Empirical Analysis
Authors: Eric Rutger Leukfeldt
& Majid Yar
Date: 19 Jan 2016
Journal: Deviant Behavior
Abstract:
The central
question of this article is whether routine activity theory (RAT) can be used
as an analytical framework to study cybercrimes. Both a theoretical analysis
and an analysis of empirical studies have thus far failed to provide a clear
answer. The multivariate analysis presented in this article tries to avoid some
of the limitations of other RAT-based studies. Based on a large sample (N =
9,161), the effects of value, visibility, accessibility, and guardianship on
victimization of six cybercrimes have been studied. Analysis shows some RAT
elements are more applicable than others. Visibility clearly plays a role
within cybercrime victimization. Accessibility and personal capable
guardianship show varying results. Value and technical capable guardianship
show almost no effects on cybercrime victimization
Source: https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2015.101240