Qualitative Criminology (QC)
Abstract
"Hackers are not defined by any single act; they go through a process of development. Building from previous research and through ethnographic interviews and participant observation, the current analysis examines characteristics which may influence an individual’s development as a hacker. General demographic characteristics are analyzed, the participants’ school experiences are discussed, and perceived levels of parental support and influence are defined. Finally, descriptions of first exposures to technology, the concept of hacking, and the hacking community are presented. The study concludes with theoretical implications and suggestions for future research."
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Steinmetz, Kevin F.
(2015)
"Becoming a Hacker: Demographic Characteristics and Developmental Factors,"
Qualitative Criminology (QC): Vol. 3:
No.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/qc/vol3/iss1/2
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