Online Privacy Concerns and Privacy Management: A Meta‐Analytical Review. (17th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baruh, Lemi; Secinti, Ekin; Cemalcilar, Zeynep
• Is Part Of: Journal of communication. Volume 67:Number 1(2017:Feb.)
• Page Start: 26
• Page End: 53
• Publication Date: 2017-01-17
• Subjects: Meta‐Analysis -- Privacy Concerns -- Privacy Literacy -- Privacy Paradox -- Privacy Protection -- Communication Privacy Management Theory -- Information Sharing -- Social Network Sites; Communication -- Periodicals; Communication and traffic -- Periodicals; Information theory -- Periodicals; Mass media -- Periodicals; 302.2
• DOI: 10.1111/jcom.12276
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9916

Abstract

Abstract : This meta‐analysis investigates privacy concerns and literacy as predictors of use of online services and social network sites (SNSs), sharing information, and adoption of privacy protective measures. A total of 166 studies from 34 countries ( n = 75, 269) were included in the analysis. In line with the premise of privacy paradox, privacy concerns did not predict SNS use. However, users concerned about privacy were less likely to use online services and share information and were more likely to utilize privacy protective measures. Except for information sharing, the relationships were comparable for intentions and behavior. Analyses also confirm the role that privacy literacy plays in enhancing use of privacy protective measures. The findings can be generalized across gender, cultural orientation, and national legal systems.