skip to main content
US FlagAn official website of the United States government
dot gov icon
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
https lock icon
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Explore Research Products in the PAR
It may take a few hours for recently added research products to appear in PAR search results.


  • Home
  • Search Results
  • Page 1 of 1

Search for: All records

Creators/Authors contains: "Brown, Sue"

Note: When clicking on a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number, you will be taken to an external site maintained by the publisher. Some full text articles may not yet be available without a charge during the embargo (administrative interval).
What is a DOI Number?

Some links on this page may take you to non-federal websites. Their policies may differ from this site.

  1. ; ; ; (, IEEE)
    Personally Identifiable Information (PII) leakage can lead to identity theft, financial loss, reputation damage, and anxiety. However, individuals remain largely unaware of their PII exposure on the Internet, and whether providing individuals with information about the extent of their PII exposure can trigger privacy protection actions requires further investigation. In this pilot study, grounded by Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), we examine whether receiving privacy alerts in the form of threat and countermeasure information will trigger senior citizens to engage in protective behaviors. We also examine whether providing personalized information moderates the relationship between information and individuals' perceptions. We contribute to the literature by shedding light on the determinants and barriers to adopting privacy protection behaviors. 
    more » « less
    Full Text Available