스마트기기 활용역량과 프라이버시 우려: 온라인 사회참여 활동과 정보 사실성 판단 능력의 매개효과 및 프라이버시의 조절효과 = How Does Smart-device Literacy Shape Privacy Concerns: The Moderation of Privacy and the Mediation of Online Social Participation and Information Veracity

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Digital literacy is vital knowledge and ability of an individual in the information society. As the level of digital literacy increases, the interest in privacy protection increases. This change may hinder the use of digital technologies and services. This research examines (1) the mediating effect of online social participation and information veracity on smart device literacy and privacy concerns, and (2) the moderating effect of privacy literacy. Using Korean media panel survey data reported in 2020 and in 2021, this study analyzes the responses of 7,737 people who use smart devices and participate in online activities. SPSS and PROCESS Macro are used to test the research model and hypotheses. In the analysis of 2020 and 2021 survey, this research shows that smart device literacy has major effects on privacy concerns; confirms that the mediating effect of online social participation; moderated meditating effect of privacy literacy. Although information veracity is not significant in 2020, mediating and moderated mediating effects are found in 2021.