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The Impact of Power Imbalance on Cyberbullying: the Role of Bystanders Intervention

2020 | International Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0
Authors: Aivazpour, Zahra; Beebe, Nicole L

Abstract: A particularly heinous behavior on social media is cyberbullying, which has show ... Expand

Abstract: A particularly heinous behavior on social media is cyberbullying, which has shown an upward trend in recent years. This study examines the effect of power imbalance, bystanders and anonymity on cyberbullying intention. To this end a vignette-based experimental design has been utilized. 239 data was collected via MTurk. Our main findings show that individuals who lack control are likelier to engage in cyberbullying and the presence of assistant bystanders increase cyberbullying intention. In this study we developed a scale to measure the impact of bystanders reaction on cyberbullying. We have also extended control balance theory by investigating the moderating effect of anonymity on control imbalances. Collapse

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Topics: cyberbullying anonymity social media data quality

Methods: partial least squares path modeling survey statistical power analysis experimental design

Theories: balance theory
Toward a Unified Model of Information Security Policy Compliance

2018 | Management Information Systems Quarterly | Citations: 241
Authors: Moody, Gregory D.; Siponen, Mikko; Pahnila, Seppo

Abstract: Information systems security (ISS) behavioral research has produced different mo ... Expand

Abstract: Information systems security (ISS) behavioral research has produced different models to explain security policy compliance. This paper (1) reviews 11 theories that have served the majority of previous information security behavior models, (2) empirically compares these theories (Study 1), (3) proposes a unified model, called the unified model of information security policy compliance (UMISPC), which integrates elements across these extant theories, and (4) empirically tests the UMISPC in a new study (Study 2), which provided preliminary empirical support for the model. The 11 theories reviewed are (1) the theory of reasoned action, (2) neutralization techniques, (3) the health belief model, (4) the theory of planned behavior, (5) the theory of interpersonal behavior, (6) the protection motivation theory, (7) the extended protection motivation theory, (8) deterrence theory and rational choice theory, (9) the theory of self-regulation, (10) the extended parallel processing model,and (11) the control balance theory. The UMISPC is an initial step toward empirically examining the extent to which the existing models have similar and different constructs. Future research is needed to examine to what extent the UMISPC can explain different types of ISS behaviors (or intentions thereof). Such studies will determine the extent to which the UMISPC needs to be revised to account for different types of ISS policy violations and the extent to which the UMISPC is generalizable beyond the three types of ISS violations we examined. Finally, the UMISPC is intended to inspire future ISS research to further theorize and empirically demonstrate the important differences between rival theories in the ISS context that are not captured by current measures. Collapse

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Topics: password information security policy compliance cybersecurity behavior security policy IT policy

Methods: survey data transformation factor analysis chi squared test theory development

Theories: theory of interpersonal behavior balance theory theory of reasoned action deterrence theory general deterrence theory
Using IT Design to Prevent Cyberbullying
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2017 | Journal of Management Information Systems | Citations: 51
Authors: Lowry, Paul Benjamin; Moody, Gregory D.; Chatterjee, Sutirtha

Abstract: The rise of social media has fostered increasing instances of deviant behavior. ... Expand

Abstract: The rise of social media has fostered increasing instances of deviant behavior. Arguably, the most notable of these is cyberbullying (CB), which is an increasing global concern because of the social and financial ramifications. This has necessitated a new line of research aimed at understanding and preventing CB. Although much progress has been made in understanding CB, little is known about how to prevent it, especially through the information technology (IT) design. Based on the need for a better causal theory and more effective empirical methods to investigate and mitigate this phenomenon, we leverage the control balance theory (CBT) for system design. Our model examines the causes of CB from several novel angles, including (1) the strong nonlinear influence of control imbalances on CB, and (2) using the concept of fit to understand how different design features of information technology artifacts influence factors such as deindividuation and accountability, thus affecting control imbalance. Using an innovative factorial survey method that enabled us to manipulate IT design features to obtain a nuanced view, we tested our model with 507 adults and found strong support for our model. The results show that IT design features create a strong CB opportunity for individuals who perceive that they are controlled by others. Whether this perception is real or imagined, it creates a sense of vulnerability, prompting them to engage in CB. We can thus propose specific IT design feature manipulations that can be used to discourage CB. These results should have salient implications for researchers and social media designers, especially in developing social media networks that are safe, supportive, responsible, and constructive. Collapse

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Topics: social media systems design anonymity social presence social network

Methods: design artifact survey post-hoc analysis chi squared test structural equation modeling

Theories: balance theory complexity theory
Using the Control Balance Theory to Explain Online Social Media Deviance

2017 | HICSS | Citations: 0
Authors: Lowry, Paul Benjamin; Moody, Gregory D; Chatterjee, Sutirtha

Abstract: Online Social Media Deviance (OSMD) is one the rise; however, research in this a ... Expand

Abstract: Online Social Media Deviance (OSMD) is one the rise; however, research in this area traditionally has lacked a strong theoretical foundation. Following calls to reveal the theoretical underpinnings of this complex phenomenon, our study examines the causes of OSMD from several novel angles not used in the literature before, including: (1) the influence of control imbalances (CIs) on deviant behavior, (2) the role of perceived accountability and deindividuation in engendering CI, (3) and the role of IT in influencing accountability and deindividuation. Using an innovative factorial survey method that enabled us to manipulate the IT artifacts for a nuanced view, we tested our model with 507 adults and found strong support for our model. The results should thus have a strong impetus not only on future SM research but also for social media (SM) designers who can use these ideas to further develop SM networks that are safe, supportive, responsible, and constructive. Collapse

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Topics: anonymity social network social presence systems design data quality

Methods: design artifact survey structural equation modeling chi squared test mixed method

Theories: accountability theory balance theory
Stated Neutrality in Voting Networks – The Case of Wikipedia’s Request for Adminship

2017 | International Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0
Authors: Putzke, Johannes; Takeda, Hideaki

Abstract: This paper examines “Requests for Adminship (RfA)” in Wikipedia. RfAs are electi ... Expand

Abstract: This paper examines “Requests for Adminship (RfA)” in Wikipedia. RfAs are elections in Wikipedia by which authors can gain additional technical features that help them in editing Wikipedia. Particularly, we answer the research question what increases the likelihood of people to cast a neutral vote for a potential administrator. In order to do so, we draw on reciprocity theory and balance theory. Our results indicate a strong tendency for neutral reciprocity (i.e. a greater likelihood that a user i casts a neutral vote for another user j that also cast a neutral vote for the first user i), as well as for neutral balance (i.e. a greater likelihood that a user i casts a neutral vote for another user j that has received an opposing vote by a user h that the first user i cast with an opposing vote). Collapse

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Topics: Wikipedia online community anonymity logistics management social network

Methods: literature study simulation network analysis computational algorithm Student's t-test

Theories: balance theory social network theory

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The Impact of Power Imbalance on Cyberbullying: the Role of Bystanders Intervention

Toward a Unified Model of Information Security Policy Compliance

Using IT Design to Prevent Cyberbullying

Using the Control Balance Theory to Explain Online Social Media Deviance

Stated Neutrality in Voting Networks – The Case of Wikipedia’s Request for Adminship