scholarly journals THE QUALITY OF SURVEY SCALES FOR MEASURING INFORMATION PRIVACY CONCERNS ON SOCIAL NETWORK SITES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jošt Bartol ◽  
Andraž Petrovčič ◽  
Vasja Vehovar
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
User Behavior ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Information Privacy ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Information Privacy Concerns ◽  
Assessment Scales

Information privacy concerns (IPCs) play an important role in user behavior on social network sites (SNSs). They are associated with self-disclosure behavior, enjoyment, and, perhaps most importantly, a user’s intention and ability to form and sustain social ties on SNSs. While conceptual integration of different approaches to studying IPCs has already been pursued, prior research has pointed to potential problems with respect to the survey measurements of IPCs. More specifically, a plethora of self-assessment scales have been developed but the differences among them have not yet been systematically elaborated, and this is further complicated by many methodologically questionable adaptations of existing IPC survey scales to ever-emerging online contexts and SNS platforms. Accordingly, this study comprises a systematic literature review based on the COSMIN methodology to comprehensively examine the quality of survey scales used for measuring IPCs among SNS users. The results have unveiled significant variety with 35 uni- or multidimensional survey scales used in 71 articles published since 2009. Many of the scales are of questionable quality in terms of structural validity, and only a few of the studies tested them for measurement invariance. Nevertheless, we identified some scales that are promising candidates for future use, although further testing and potential improvements are needed. Our findings could also act as the foundation for a unified measurement approach to IPCs that could be used across different SNSs platforms.

scholarly journals Privacy Management and Self-Disclosure on Social Network Sites: The Moderating Effects of Stress and Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-251
Author(s):  
Renwen Zhang ◽  
Jiawei Sophia Fu
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Privacy Management ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Emotional Component ◽  
Effects Of Stress ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract A plethora of research has examined the effects of privacy concerns on individuals' self-disclosure on social network sites (SNSs). However, most studies are based on the rational choice paradigm, without taking into account the influence of individuals' emotional states. This study examines the roles of stress in influencing the relationship between privacy concerns and self-disclosure on SNSs, as well as gender differences in the effects of stress. Results from a survey of 556 university students in Hong Kong suggest that privacy concerns are negatively related to the amount, intimacy, and honesty of self-disclosure on SNSs. Yet a person's level of stress dampens the association between privacy concerns and disclosure amount and intimacy, suggesting that people may worry less about privacy when highly stressed. Moreover, the moderating effect of stress varies based on gender. This study provides insights into the emotional component of privacy management online.

scholarly journals The ‘Privacy Paradox’ Investigation among the African American College Students: Privacy Concerns and Self-Disclosure on the Social Network Sites

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 619
Author(s):  
Yanjun Yu
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Social Network ◽  
College Student ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
African American College Students ◽  
Privacy Risk ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Privacy Paradox

<div><p><em>This article examines the current status of privacy risk concern on Social Network Sites (SNS) among African American college students in a HBCU college in the United States. It also investigates the gender difference on this issue. The research focuses on the ‘privacy paradox’ phenomenon on SNS, in other words, how SNS users’ privacy risk concern associates with their self-disclosure activity. The research findings are interesting and confirm the ‘privacy paradox’ phenomenon among the less studied African American college student community. The results show although the participants of the study fear something unpleasant can happen to them due to their presence on SNS and realize it is risky to publish their personal information on SNS, they still do some self-disclosure activities such as post photos and status. When they see the threat to their privacy due to their presence on SNS, they still post their status and videos on SNS. When they feel unsafe to publish their personal information on SNS, they still post photos and videos on SNS. Gender only significantly affect the post photo self-disclosure activity on SNS. The research contributes to the academia by investigating privacy concerns on the rarely studied minority community i.e., African American college student body. The study can provide tips for the privacy policy practitioners when they make or modify their privacy policies. </em></p></div>

scholarly journals Should We Be Concerned about How Information Privacy Concerns Are Measured in Online Contexts? A Systematic Review of Survey Scale Development Studies

Informatics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Jošt Bartol ◽  
Vasja Vehovar ◽  
Andraž Petrovčič
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Scale Development ◽  
Information Privacy ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Health Measurement ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Information Privacy Concerns ◽  
Methodological Procedures ◽  
New Research

This systematic review addresses problems identified in existing research on survey measurements of individuals’ information privacy concerns in online contexts. The search in this study focused on articles published between 1996 and 2019 and yielded 970 articles. After excluding duplicates and screening for eligibility, we were left with 13 articles in which the investigators developed a total of 16 survey scales. In addition to reviewing the conceptualizations, contexts, and dimensionalities of the scales, we evaluated the quality of methodological procedures used in the scale development process, drawing upon the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) Risk of Bias checklist. The results confirmed that the breadth of conceptualizations and dimensions of information privacy concerns are constructed with a low emphasis on contextuality. Assessment of the quality of methodological procedures suggested a need for a more thorough evaluation of content validity. We provide several recommendations for tackling these issues and propose new research directions.

Influence of information privacy concerns within internet-based testing

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick H. Raymark ◽  
Laurie E. Wasko ◽  
Dewayne D. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Information Privacy ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Information Privacy Concerns

scholarly journals Information Privacy Concerns Among Instagram Users: The Case of Indonesian College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Eko Wahyu Tyas Darmaningrat ◽  
Hanim Maria Astuti ◽  
Fadhila Alfi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Private Information ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Information Privacy ◽  
Risk Awareness ◽  
User Privacy ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Information Privacy Concerns ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: Teenagers in Indonesia have an open nature and satisfy their desire to exist by uploading photos or videos and writing posts on Instagram. The habit of uploading photos, videos, or writings containing their personal information can be dangerous and potentially cause user privacy problems. Several criminal cases caused by information misuse have occurred in Indonesia.Objective: This paper investigates information privacy concerns among Instagram users in Indonesia, more specifically amongst college students, the largest user group of Instagram in Indonesia.Methods: This study referred to the Internet Users' Information Privacy Concerns (IUIPC) method by collecting data through the distribution of online questionnaires and analyzed the data by using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).Results: The research finding showed that even though students are mindful of the potential danger of information misuse in Instagram, it does not affect their intention to use Instagram. Other factors that influence Indonesian college students' trust are Instagram's reputation, the number of users who use Instagram, the ease of using Instagram, the skills and knowledge of Indonesian students about Instagram, and the privacy settings that Instagram has.Conclusion: The awareness and concern of Indonesian college students for information privacy will significantly influence the increased risk awareness of information privacy. However, the increase in risk awareness does not directly affect Indonesian college students' behavior to post their private information on Instagram.

Monetization of Personal Digital Identity Information

2018 ◽  
pp. 29-43
Author(s):  
Joseph Kwame Adjei
Keyword(s):  
Personal Identity ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Information Privacy ◽  
Digital Identity ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Identity Information ◽  
Business Transactions ◽  
Information Privacy Concerns ◽  
Modern Business

Monetization of personal identity information has become a major component of modern business models, contributing to dramatic innovations in the collection, aggregation, and use of personal information. This phenomenon is commonplace given that parties to business transactions and social interactions usually rely on the issue of claims and disclosure of unique attributes and credentials for proof and verification of identity. However, the heightened societal information privacy concerns and the diminishing level of trust between transacting parties make such attempts to monetize personal information a very risky endeavor. This chapter examines the major technological and regulatory imperatives in the monetization of personal identity information. The resulting monetization model provides an important source of reference for effective monetization of personal information.

Dataveillance and Information Privacy Concerns

Biometrics ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 1522-1542
Author(s):  
Regina Connolly ◽  
Grace Kenny
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Information Privacy ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Employee Privacy ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Recent Growth ◽  
Information Privacy Concerns ◽  
Opt Out ◽  
Health And Fitness ◽  
Workplace Surveillance

Information privacy research historically focuses on exploring individuals' concerns in the transaction environment. However, the recent growth of technology-enabled workplace surveillance is raising many concerns over employees' privacy. Employee surveillance practices are becoming increasingly prevalent, ranging from monitoring internet and email activities to capturing employees' interactions with customers and employees' personal health and fitness data using wearable health devices. Individuals may understand that employers can monitor their activities, but may not the potential uses or the repercussions of such monitoring. Moreover, employees may not feel they have the ability to opt-out of this monitoring. This chapter explores the privacy and ethical issues surrounding emerging means of workplace surveillance. The chapter considers both employee and employer perspectives and poses many questions to consider when deciding when does legitimate monitoring become an invasion of employee privacy?

Monetization of Personal Digital Identity Information

2019 ◽  
pp. 283-293
Author(s):  
Joseph Kwame Adjei
Keyword(s):  
Personal Identity ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Information Privacy ◽  
Digital Identity ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Identity Information ◽  
Business Transactions ◽  
Information Privacy Concerns ◽  
Modern Business

Monetization of personal identity information has become a major component of modern business models, contributing to dramatic innovations in the collection, aggregation, and use of personal information. This phenomenon is commonplace given that parties to business transactions and social interactions usually rely on the issue of claims and disclosure of unique attributes and credentials for proof and verification of identity. However, the heightened societal information privacy concerns and the diminishing level of trust between transacting parties make such attempts to monetize personal information a very risky endeavor. This chapter examines the major technological and regulatory imperatives in the monetization of personal identity information. The resulting monetization model provides an important source of reference for effective monetization of personal information.

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