My privacy at risk – my guard is on: a study of SNS use among young adults
Purpose – Increasing incidents of privacy invasion on social networking sites (SNS) are intensifying the concerns among stakeholders about the misuse of personal data. However, there seems to be limited research on exploring the impact of specific privacy concerns on users’ intention to engage in va...
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| description | Purpose – Increasing incidents of privacy invasion on social networking sites (SNS) are intensifying the concerns among stakeholders about the misuse of personal data. However, there seems to be limited research on exploring the impact of specific privacy concerns on users’ intention to engage in various privacy protection behaviors. This study aims to examine the role of social privacy concerns, institutional privacy concerns and privacy self-efficacy as antecedents of privacy protection–related control activities intention among young adults active on SNS. Design/methodology/approach – Data collected from 284 young adults active on SNS was analyzed through partial least squares structural equation modeling using Smart PLS. Findings – The results indicate that institutional privacy concerns, social privacy concerns and privacy self-efficacy positively influence the control activities intention of SNS users. The extent of privacy self-efficacy and privacy protection-related control activities intention differs among users based on gender. Research limitations/implications – This study is limited to a population of young adults in the age group of 18–25 years. Practical implications – The findings of this study form the basis for specific recommendations addressing the different types of privacy concerns experienced by social media users, promoting responsible privacy control behaviors on online platforms and discouraging the possible misuse of information by third parties. Originality/value – This study validates a theoretical framework that can contribute to future investigations concerning the use of SNS. The study findings form the basis for a set of practical recommendations for policymakers, SNS platforms and users. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2b08cf48405f4af8aac394900086217d2025-08-20T02:40:10ZengEmerald PublishingVilakshan (XIMB Journal of Management)0973-19542633-94392024-03-0121112614010.1108/XJM-05-2023-0108My privacy at risk – my guard is on: a study of SNS use among young adultsMeenakshi Handa0Ronika Bhalla1Parul Ahuja2University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, IndiaUniversity School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, IndiaUniversity School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, IndiaPurpose – Increasing incidents of privacy invasion on social networking sites (SNS) are intensifying the concerns among stakeholders about the misuse of personal data. However, there seems to be limited research on exploring the impact of specific privacy concerns on users’ intention to engage in various privacy protection behaviors. This study aims to examine the role of social privacy concerns, institutional privacy concerns and privacy self-efficacy as antecedents of privacy protection–related control activities intention among young adults active on SNS. Design/methodology/approach – Data collected from 284 young adults active on SNS was analyzed through partial least squares structural equation modeling using Smart PLS. Findings – The results indicate that institutional privacy concerns, social privacy concerns and privacy self-efficacy positively influence the control activities intention of SNS users. The extent of privacy self-efficacy and privacy protection-related control activities intention differs among users based on gender. Research limitations/implications – This study is limited to a population of young adults in the age group of 18–25 years. Practical implications – The findings of this study form the basis for specific recommendations addressing the different types of privacy concerns experienced by social media users, promoting responsible privacy control behaviors on online platforms and discouraging the possible misuse of information by third parties. Originality/value – This study validates a theoretical framework that can contribute to future investigations concerning the use of SNS. The study findings form the basis for a set of practical recommendations for policymakers, SNS platforms and users.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/XJM-05-2023-0108/full/pdfPrivacy concernsPrivacy protection behaviorSocial networking sitesInformation disclosureYoung adults |
| spellingShingle | Meenakshi Handa Ronika Bhalla Parul Ahuja My privacy at risk – my guard is on: a study of SNS use among young adults Vilakshan (XIMB Journal of Management) Privacy concerns Privacy protection behavior Social networking sites Information disclosure Young adults |
| title | My privacy at risk – my guard is on: a study of SNS use among young adults |
| title_full | My privacy at risk – my guard is on: a study of SNS use among young adults |
| title_fullStr | My privacy at risk – my guard is on: a study of SNS use among young adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | My privacy at risk – my guard is on: a study of SNS use among young adults |
| title_short | My privacy at risk – my guard is on: a study of SNS use among young adults |
| title_sort | my privacy at risk my guard is on a study of sns use among young adults |
| topic | Privacy concerns Privacy protection behavior Social networking sites Information disclosure Young adults |
| url | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/XJM-05-2023-0108/full/pdf |
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