PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE PREVENTION OF CYBERCRIME IN BAN MI DISTRICT, LOPBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to study the public participation in the prevention of cybercrime in Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. The study employed a quantitative research methodology. The population consisted of 76,049 residents of Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. A sample group of 400 individuals was selected for the study. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Statistical tools used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results indicated that the overall level of public participation in cybercrime prevention was at the highest level, with an average score of 4.40. When analyzed by specific aspects, it was found that the highest level of participation was in the aspect of benefit reception (mean = 4.54), followed by support for cybercrime prevention activities (mean = 4.44), participation in planning preventive measures (mean = 4.39), and participation in planning processes (mean = 4.25), all of which were also at the highest level.