Conceptualizing Mobile Security Mindfulness: A Mixed-Methods Research

This paper focuses on conceptualizing a new construct called mobile security mindfulness (MSM) through a mixed-methods design. Individual mindfulness in the context of mobile security threats has not been studied systematically. Developing a context-specific construct in the mobile security domain will contribute to enhancing defense strategies for mitigating mobile security threats (MSTs). Phase 1 of the design is a qualitative interview study to conceptualize MSM. Phase 2 of the design includes a group of quantitative studies to develop and validate a scale for MSM and examine its role in individual behavioral responses to MSTs.