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

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

Journal of Information Privacy and Security, 2015, vol. 11, issue 3, 158-173

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/15536548.2015.1073534

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