ABSTRACT
Institutions are characterized by a social reality that is understood by all their members. Hence, members follow and adhere to similar, if not identical, codes of conduct addressing ethics and morals. This chapter shows, however, that differences exist according to culture, gender, and much more in how people may interpret the passing on of an illegal game via e-mail or in placing a virus on a BB. Here “I present cognitive development theory that asserts that moral issues in all cultures involve justice, rights, or harm issues. Moreover, some have argued that individuals may not be able to identify the material and psychological consequences of their behavior on the Internet, possibly making them careless or even reckless.
