Understanding smartphone security behavior through the core constructs of protection motivation theory: A comparative study of iOS and android users

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dc.contributor.authorKarayel, Tugce
dc.contributor.authorSaygili, Metin
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-11T20:48:35Z
dc.date.available2025-10-11T20:48:35Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentDüzce Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the factors influencing smartphone users' security behavior intentions through the lens of Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). Utilizing structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), the research analyzes both a general sample and subgroups based on mobile operating systems (iOS and Android) to explore potential platform-based differences. The findings reveal that threat appraisal components-particularly perceived vulnerability-have a significant impact on users' intentions to engage in mobile security behaviors. Similarly, coping appraisal components, including response efficacy and self-efficacy, are found to be strong predictors of behavioral intention. Interestingly, response cost shows a significant effect only among iOS users, suggesting that perceived burden varies by platform. These results highlight the importance of both cognitive evaluations and contextual factors such as operating systems in shaping users' cybersecurity motivations. The study contributes to the literature by providing nuanced insights into the predictive power of PMT and offering empirical evidence of user segmentation in mobile security behavior.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.cose.2025.104652
dc.identifier.issn0167-4048
dc.identifier.issn1872-6208
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105015047701en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.cose.2025.104652
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/21999
dc.identifier.volume158en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001567429000002en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevier Advanced Technologyen_US
dc.relation.ispartofComputers & Securityen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250911
dc.titleUnderstanding smartphone security behavior through the core constructs of protection motivation theory: A comparative study of iOS and android usersen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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