Evaluating Online Security Behavior
Development and Validation of a Personal Cybersecurity Awareness Scale for University Students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22043811 |
|---|---|
| Authors | László Bognár (0000-0003-4623-8404, University of Dunaújváros, corresponding author), László Bottyán (0009-0008-4384-3856, University of Pecs) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 588 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-29 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci14060588 |
| OpenAlex | W4399155135 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 7 |
As the digital age permeates higher education, the cybersecurity awareness of university students has emerged as a pressing concern. This study examines the behavioral factors influencing students’ cybersecurity practices, developing a robust, empirically validated survey. Our research applies a comprehensive framework employing both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA; CFA) to affirm the survey’s ability to capture the intricate dimensions of students’ cybersecurity awareness. A structural equation model (SEM) has been developed to delineate and scrutinize five key dimensions of cybersecurity behaviors within the student body. Post-validation, we utilized this model to conduct a thorough comparative analysis of cybersecurity behaviors among members of the varied student demographic that participated in the survey. The investigation included an examination of behavior across genders, age groups, academic disciplines, and cultural backgrounds, shedding light on the diverse cybersecurity behaviors that define the modern student experience. Our research ultimately strives to contribute to the enhancement of digital security in educational environments, aligning student online practices with robust security measures and nurturing a cybersecurity-aware culture in academia
Computer security · Confirmatory factor analysis · Exploratory factor analysis · Exploratory research · Knowledge management · Sociology · Structural equation modeling · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Computer Science · Information and Cyber Security · Psychology · Social Media and Politics
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |