Effectiveness of Cyber hygiene Instructional Module (CIM) on Knowledge and Practice regarding Cyber hygiene among Undergraduate students.

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Mary Catherin,Ms. Madhumidha R, Dr.Prof.P. Genesta Mary Gysel,Mr. Arun S, Prof.R.Uma,Mr. Akkash S, Ms. Aripriya P,Ms. Kowsalya S, Ms. Logeshwari R,Mr. Kedhuram T

Cyber Hygiene Instructional Module, CIM, Cyber Hygiene, Cyber Hygiene knowledge, Cyber Hygiene Practice

The evolution of internet, from its origins in the 1960s to the present digital age, has transformed communication. With over 5.35 billion active internet users individuals are more connected than ever before. However, rapid digitalization has led to rise in cybercrimes such as identity theft, cyberbullying, and data breaches. A major contributing factor to this vulnerability is the lack of awareness regarding cyber hygiene. Cyber hygiene, much like personal hygiene, involves adopting routine practices that ensure online safety and prevent cyber threats. Given the growing digital exposure among undergraduate students and the alarming statistics on cyber risks, there is a pressing need to enhance their knowledge and practices related to cyber hygiene. This study aims to assess the Effectiveness of Cyber hygiene Instructional Module (CIM) on Knowledge and Practice regarding Cyber hygiene among Undergraduate students. Quasi experimental one group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted. Pre-test and post-test was conducted regarding knowledge and practice, CIM intervention was given to the students between pre and post-test. The results revealed that that level of adequate knowledge during pretest was 44.7% and 98.7% during post-test, the level of adequate practice during pretest was 47.3% and during post-test it is 95.3%. It is highly statistically significant showing improvement of Knowledge and practice after attending CIM. The study also shows that students of age 19-20 years had more adequate knowledge on Cyber hygiene, students who used more than 3 gadgets had more adequate knowledge and students those who used more than 5 accounts had more inadequate knowledge on Cyber hygiene.This study clearly emphasizes the importance of structured and targeted cyber hygiene education for students, who are increasingly reliant on digital platforms in both academic and clinical environments. The findings suggest that incorporating such modules in education can play a vital role in reducing vulnerability to cyber threats and ensuring secure handling of digital data. It highlights the potential of such interventions to empower students to serve as responsible digital citizens and educators within their communities. Therefore, regular training programs and updates on cyber hygiene should be prioritized within the curriculum.

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Mary Catherin,Ms. Madhumidha R, Dr.Prof.P. Genesta Mary Gysel,Mr. Arun S, Prof.R.Uma,Mr. Akkash S, Ms. Aripriya P,Ms. Kowsalya S, & Ms. Logeshwari R,Mr. Kedhuram T (May-2026). Effectiveness of Cyber hygiene Instructional Module (CIM) on Knowledge and Practice regarding Cyber hygiene among Undergraduate students.. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 11(5), h538-h544. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2605747.pdf

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