Title: Analysis of cyber delinquency among 'generation Z' in India

Authors: Kiran Shrimant Kakade; O.M. Ashtankar; Anjali M. Kulkarni; Jayant Brahmane; Sulakshana B. Mane; Poonam Pratap Nathani

Addresses: Faculty of Management, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU), Pune, 411020, Maharashtra, India ' Balaji College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Aundh-Ravet BRT Road, Tathawade, PCMC Area, Pune-411033 (Maharashtra), India ' Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, 400034, India ' Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai, 400019, India ' Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, CBD, Belapur, Sector-7, Navi Mumbai, India ' Dayanand College of Law, Near UshaKiran theatre, Barshi Road, Latur, 413512, Maharashtra, India

Abstract: Misuse of digital platforms by people, especially at a tender age, and their behaviour in the virtual world is a cause of concern for various regulating agencies. This study gathers the most recent and available evidences about the relation between behavioural aspects of people in cyber world along with their inclination towards cyber-crime. It was specifically created to understand the demographic characteristics that contribute to cybercrime through a variety of mixed analytical methodologies and the incorporation of theoretical frameworks from criminology and psychology, including cyber psychology and computer science. The possibility that young people with an interest in technology could develop into cyber-juvenile offenders, lone cyber-criminals, and organised cyber-criminals was taken into account. Understanding whether demographic factors also influences cybercrime is essential for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. The results of the study are expected to provide guidance to the regulating agencies as well as other organisations to design measures for preventing cyber-crime and ensure safety of their system and processes from the danger of cyber criminals.

Keywords: cybercrime; juvenile delinquency; generation Z; cyber world; iGeneration; India.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESDF.2025.147165

International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics, 2025 Vol.17 No.4, pp.433 - 447

Received: 16 Aug 2023
Accepted: 28 Sep 2023
Published online: 11 Jul 2025 *

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