The Development and Validation of the Privacy and Data Security Concerns Scale (PDSCS)

Authors

Grant M. Brady, California State University, East BayFollow
Donald M. Truxillo, University of LimerickFollow
Talya N. Bauer, Portland State UniversityFollow
Mark P. Jones, Portland State UniversityFollow

Sponsor

National Science Foundation

Published In

International Journal of Selection and Assessment

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

1-1-2020

Abstract

This study describes the development and validation of the Privacy and Data Security Concerns Scale (PDSCS), designed to assess job applicants’ privacy and data security concerns. Validity evidence for the PDSCS was established with four steps including: item generation and content validation, item reduction, confirmatory factor analysis, and construct and criterion validity. Our findings supported the content and proposed factor structure of the nine-item PDSCS. Specifically, the proposed three-factor structure (with the subdimensions: Secure connection, inappropriate use of information, and mistrust in employer security practices) as well as a second-order factor, (termed privacy and data security concerns) were confirmed. Additionally, evidence is presented for the criterion validity of the PDSCS and its subdimensions.

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© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Locate the Document

https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsa.12311

DOI

10.1111/ijsa.12311

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34934

Citation Details

Brady, G. M., Truxillo, D. M., Bauer, T. N., & Jones, M. P. (2020). The development and validation of the Privacy and Data Security Concerns Scale (PDSCS). International Journal of Selection and Assessment.