How much protection is enough? Predicting the use of webcam protective measures through the lens of low self-control and social learning.

Autor: Nicholson, Jason, Higgins, George E., Marcum, Catherine D.
Zdroj: Security Journal; Mar2025, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p1-16, 16p
Abstrakt: The purpose of this study was to determine the measures associated with the action of covering a webcam after victimization to protect privacy. The paper tested the core tenets of two theories: self-control theory and social learning theory. In the paper, the hypotheses that individuals with low self-control are likely to use a webcam covering after victimization because they have been made aware of the consequences of not doing so is tested. Further, the hypothesis that individuals with larger amounts of differential association off and on-line are more likely to use webcam coverings. A random sample of individuals from the United States were used. The results support both hypotheses. Those with low self-control are more likely to use a webcam covering after they have been victimized because they are aware of the consequences. In addition, the results show individuals with larger amounts of differential association off and on-line are more likely to use webcam coverings. The larger effect is in favor of differential association (i.e., social learning theory) suggesting a learning component to this behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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