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Investigating Factors Influencing Web-Browsing Safety Efficacy (WSE) Among Older Adults

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  • Victoria Kisekka
  • Rajarshi Chakraborty
  • Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen
  • H. Raghav Rao

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This research investigates the ability of older adults to perceive online threats. Specifically, the factors that influence web-browsing safety efficacy (WSE) among older adults are investigated. The factors investigated are: attitude towards unsolicited email senders, risk aversion, perceived efficacy in finding information, security education, and perceived social connectivity. Partial least squares regression analysis was used to analyze a sample of older adults age 55 years and older. The results showed that risk aversion, security education, and perceived ability in finding information online were positively associated with WSE among older adults. No relationship was found between social connectedness and attitude towards unsolicited e-mail senders.

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  • Victoria Kisekka & Rajarshi Chakraborty & Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen & H. Raghav Rao, 2015. "Investigating Factors Influencing Web-Browsing Safety Efficacy (WSE) Among Older Adults," Journal of Information Privacy and Security, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(3), pages 158-173, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:uipsxx:v:11:y:2015:i:3:p:158-173
    DOI: 10.1080/15536548.2015.1073534
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