The role of digital distrust, negative emotion and government policy on cyber violence during the digital era in Indonesia

Abstract

In the digital era the research study discusses the role of government policy, negative emotions and digital trust in cyber violence, therefore this research adds to the literature and provides references regarding the important role of government policy on cyber violence is very limited. This research aims to investigate the relationship between digital distrust and cyber violence, and the relationship between government policy and cyber violence. The research method used in this research is associative research. Associative research is research that aims to determine the relationship between the hubs of two or more variables. In this way, we can build a theory that functions to predict and control a phenomenon. The population in this study were all students who had studied using e-learning or digital platforms. In this study, the number of respondents was 543 high school students throughout Indonesia. The sampling technique used in this research is nonprobability sampling. In this research, the data collection method used was the questionnaire method. The instrument used to measure this research variable is a 5-point Likert scale. Data processing in this research uses SmartPLS software. The stages of data analysis in this research are the outer model test which includes convergent validity, discriminant validity and composite reliability as well as inner model analysis, namely hypothesis testing. The results of this research are that digital distrust has a positive and significant relationship to cyber violence, negative emotions have a positive and significant relationship with cyber violence, and government policy has a positive and significant relationship with cyber violence. This research adds to the literature and provides references regarding the important role of government policy, digital distrust, and negative emotions in cyber violence. Indonesia, the government needs to implement and evaluate new regulations related to cybercrimes. The government must establish new regulations to combat cybercrime.