The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications.xlsx
Question 1
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| I have read and understood the explanations provided to me. I have had all my questions answered to my satisfaction, Clicking “Next” on the bottom of the current webpage indicates that I am electronically submitting my signature to participate in this survey. |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Yes I accept the conditions and provisions of this study as stated above. | 91.81% | 426 |
| No I decline the conditions and provisions of this study as stated above.Unfortunately, you did not qualify for this survey. I would like to thank you and I appreciate your time. | 8.19% | 38 |
| | Answered | 464 |
| | Skipped | 0 |
I have read and understood the explanations provided to me. I have had all my questions answered to my satisfaction, Clicking “Next” on the bottom of the current webpage indicates that I am electronically submitting my signature to participate in this survey.
Question 2
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| The year you were born |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| 1946-1964 | 38.73% | 153 |
| 1965-1980 | 26.08% | 103 |
| 1981-2000 | 35.19% | 139 |
| | Answered | 395 |
| | Skipped | 69 |
The year you were born
Question 3
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| What is your gender? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Female | 69.80% | 275 |
| Male | 29.44% | 116 |
| Other (please specify) | 0.76% | 3 |
| | Answered | 394 |
| | Skipped | 70 |
What is your gender?
Question 4
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| In what year were you born? (enter 4-digit birth year; for example, 1976) |
| Answered | 391 |
| Skipped | 73 |
Question 5
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| What is your level of education? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Less than high school degree | 2.28% | 9 |
| High school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED) | 15.99% | 63 |
| Some college but no degree | 26.65% | 105 |
| Associate degree | 9.64% | 38 |
| Bachelor degree | 23.35% | 92 |
| Graduate degree | 22.08% | 87 |
| | Answered | 394 |
| | Skipped | 70 |
What is your level of education?
Question 6
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| What is your approximate average household income? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| $0-$24,999 | 20.41% | 79 |
| $25,000-$49,999 | 23.26% | 90 |
| $50,000-$74,999 | 17.31% | 67 |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 12.92% | 50 |
| $100,000-$124,999 | 9.56% | 37 |
| $125,000-$149,999 | 4.91% | 19 |
| $150,000-$174,999 | 4.13% | 16 |
| $175,000-$199,999 | 1.81% | 7 |
| $200,000 and up | 5.68% | 22 |
| | Answered | 387 |
| | Skipped | 77 |
What is your approximate average household income?
Question 7
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| which of the following describes your current occupation? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Arts, Design, entertainment, sports and media | 5.32% | 21 |
| Business and Financial Operations | 6.08% | 24 |
| Computer and mathematical | 5.82% | 23 |
| Construction and Extraction | 1.52% | 6 |
| Education | 9.11% | 36 |
| Food Preparation and Serving | 2.53% | 10 |
| Legal | 2.78% | 11 |
| Management | 4.30% | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 3.29% | 13 |
| Medical | 8.61% | 34 |
| Office and Administrative support | 5.57% | 22 |
| Public Administration | 0.76% | 3 |
| Service | 3.54% | 14 |
| Student or Scholar | 4.30% | 17 |
| Transportation | 0.76% | 3 |
| Other (please specify) | 35.70% | 141 |
| | Answered | 395 |
| | Skipped | 69 |
which of the following describes your current occupation?
Question 8
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| What type of mobile device do you use? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| iPhone | 45.74% | 161 |
| Android | 48.01% | 169 |
| Blackberry/RIM | 0.28% | 1 |
| Windows Mobile | 0.57% | 2 |
| Other (please specify) | 5.40% | 19 |
| | Answered | 352 |
| | Skipped | 112 |
What type of mobile device do you use?
Question 9
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you use a smartphone on your daily bases? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Yes (if your response is yes, please proceed with the following questions) | 94.60% | 333 |
| No (if your response is no, please don’t proceed with this survey and thank you for your time), | 5.40% | 19 |
| | Answered | 352 |
| | Skipped | 112 |
Do you use a smartphone on your daily bases?
Question 10
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| How many years of experience regarding Mobile Commerce do you have? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Less than a year | 19.32% | 68 |
| 1-3 years | 19.89% | 70 |
| 4-6 years | 18.47% | 65 |
| 7-9 years | 11.08% | 39 |
| 10 years and more | 31.25% | 110 |
| | Answered | 352 |
| | Skipped | 112 |
How many years of experience regarding Mobile Commerce do you have?
Question 11
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| How many hours a day do you spend engaging with mobile apps on your smartphone? |
| | Less than 1 hour | | 1 Hour | | 2 Hours | | 3 Hours | | 4 Hours | | 5 Hours | | More than 5 hours | | Total |
| Mobile Banking Apps | 69.32% | 244 | 4.83% | 17 | 4.83% | 17 | 7.95% | 28 | 3.41% | 12 | 3.41% | 12 | 6.25% | 22 | 352 |
| Mobile Health Apps | 80.40% | 283 | 11.36% | 40 | 3.69% | 13 | 1.42% | 5 | 1.14% | 4 | 1.14% | 4 | 0.85% | 3 | 352 |
| Mobile Retail Apps | 62.22% | 219 | 22.73% | 80 | 5.68% | 20 | 3.41% | 12 | 3.13% | 11 | 1.42% | 5 | 1.42% | 5 | 352 |
| Mobile Gaming Apps | 57.67% | 203 | 16.19% | 57 | 11.93% | 42 | 6.82% | 24 | 2.84% | 10 | 1.42% | 5 | 3.13% | 11 | 352 |
| Mobile Sport Apps | 85.51% | 301 | 7.67% | 27 | 3.41% | 12 | 0.57% | 2 | 0.85% | 3 | 1.14% | 4 | 0.85% | 3 | 352 |
| Mobile Music Apps | 45.74% | 161 | 21.02% | 74 | 13.64% | 48 | 9.66% | 34 | 3.41% | 12 | 2.27% | 8 | 4.26% | 15 | 352 |
| Mobile Social Media Apps | 38.64% | 136 | 21.59% | 76 | 13.64% | 48 | 11.08% | 39 | 5.11% | 18 | 3.98% | 14 | 5.97% | 21 | 352 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Answered | 352 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Skipped | 112 |
How many hours a day do you spend engaging with mobile apps on your smartphone?
Question 12
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| What is the type of mobile apps you don’t consider using it due to security issues? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Mobile Banking Apps | 55.68% | 196 |
| Mobile Health Apps | 23.30% | 82 |
| Mobile Retail Apps | 23.86% | 84 |
| Mobile Gaming Apps | 24.43% | 86 |
| Mobile Sport Apps | 19.03% | 67 |
| Mobile Music Apps | 11.65% | 41 |
| Mobile Social Media Apps | 26.42% | 93 |
| | Answered | 352 |
| | Skipped | 112 |
What is the type of mobile apps you don’t consider using it due to security issues?
Question 13
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you feel that your smartphone has enough security to make you confident using mobile apps to do online transactions |
| | I don’t trust at all | | I just don’t trust | | Neutral | | Trust | | I totally Trust | | Total |
| Mobile Banking Apps | 19.35% | 65 | 12.80% | 43 | 27.68% | 93 | 31.25% | 105 | 8.93% | 30 | 336 |
| Mobile Health Apps | 14.37% | 48 | 10.78% | 36 | 38.02% | 127 | 29.04% | 97 | 7.78% | 26 | 334 |
| Mobile Retail Apps | 12.57% | 42 | 12.87% | 43 | 32.34% | 108 | 34.13% | 114 | 8.08% | 27 | 334 |
| Mobile Gaming Apps | 17.07% | 57 | 11.38% | 38 | 32.63% | 109 | 29.04% | 97 | 9.88% | 33 | 334 |
| Mobile Sport Apps | 12.95% | 43 | 10.84% | 36 | 42.47% | 141 | 24.70% | 82 | 9.04% | 30 | 332 |
| Mobile Music Apps | 10.15% | 34 | 6.87% | 23 | 31.04% | 104 | 35.52% | 119 | 16.42% | 55 | 335 |
| Mobile Social Media Apps | 19.22% | 64 | 15.32% | 51 | 33.03% | 110 | 23.72% | 79 | 8.71% | 29 | 333 |
| | | | | | | | | | | Answered | 336 |
| | | | | | | | | | | Skipped | 128 |
Do you feel that your smartphone has enough security to make you confident using mobile apps to do online transactions
Question 14
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Had you ever change your mind from using mobile apps because of the security issues? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 18.15% | 61 |
| Agree | 35.12% | 118 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 26.79% | 90 |
| Disagree | 14.29% | 48 |
| Strongly disagree | 5.65% | 19 |
| | Answered | 336 |
| | Skipped | 128 |
Had you ever change your mind from using mobile apps because of the security issues?
Question 15
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you think if the mobile apps production companies make their product more secure it will influence your decision to use it? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 24.70% | 83 |
| Agree | 44.35% | 149 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 22.62% | 76 |
| Disagree | 4.46% | 15 |
| Strongly disagree | 3.87% | 13 |
| | Answered | 336 |
| | Skipped | 128 |
Do you think if the mobile apps production companies make their product more secure it will influence your decision to use it?
Question 16
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you trust saving your credit card information on your mobile apps? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 5.36% | 18 |
| Agree | 21.73% | 73 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 16.37% | 55 |
| Disagree | 25.00% | 84 |
| Strongly disagree | 31.55% | 106 |
| | Answered | 336 |
| | Skipped | 128 |
Do you trust saving your credit card information on your mobile apps?
Question 17
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you think using mobile applications will put your privacy at risk |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 22.02% | 74 |
| Agree | 44.94% | 151 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 26.19% | 88 |
| Disagree | 5.36% | 18 |
| Strongly disagree | 1.49% | 5 |
| | Answered | 336 |
| | Skipped | 128 |
Do you think using mobile applications will put your privacy at risk
Question 18
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you think Encryption and other technological security measures on the Internet make it safe for you to use mobile apps |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 9.23% | 30 |
| Agree | 40.62% | 132 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 34.15% | 111 |
| Disagree | 11.38% | 37 |
| Strongly disagree | 4.62% | 15 |
| | Answered | 325 |
| | Skipped | 139 |
Do you think Encryption and other technological security measures on the Internet make it safe for you to use mobile apps
Question 19
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you feel comfortable using mobile apps if the security is guaranteed |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 23.69% | 77 |
| Agree | 43.08% | 140 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 21.54% | 70 |
| Disagree | 8.00% | 26 |
| Strongly disagree | 3.69% | 12 |
| | Answered | 325 |
| | Skipped | 139 |
Do you feel comfortable using mobile apps if the security is guaranteed
Question 20
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you feel more protected if the mobile application asks for its own password or PIN each time you use it |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 22.15% | 72 |
| Agree | 43.08% | 140 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 21.85% | 71 |
| Disagree | 8.92% | 29 |
| Strongly disagree | 4.00% | 13 |
| | Answered | 325 |
| | Skipped | 139 |
Do you feel more protected if the mobile application asks for its own password or PIN each time you use it
Question 21
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you think using free mobile apps are secured? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 5.54% | 18 |
| Agree | 13.54% | 44 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 45.23% | 147 |
| Disagree | 25.23% | 82 |
| Strongly disagree | 10.46% | 34 |
| | Answered | 325 |
| | Skipped | 139 |
Do you think using free mobile apps are secured?
Question 22
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Do you think using paid mobile apps are secured? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Strongly agree | 6.46% | 21 |
| Agree | 20.31% | 66 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 47.08% | 153 |
| Disagree | 18.77% | 61 |
| Strongly disagree | 7.38% | 24 |
| | Answered | 325 |
| | Skipped | 139 |
Do you think using paid mobile apps are secured?
Question 23
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Which one of the following applications categories you ever downloaded but because of the trust issue you had to delete it. |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Mobile Banking Apps | 31.68% | 96 |
| Mobile Health Apps | 16.17% | 49 |
| Mobile Retail Apps | 30.03% | 91 |
| Mobile Gaming Apps | 32.01% | 97 |
| Mobile Sport Apps | 10.23% | 31 |
| Mobile Music Apps | 12.54% | 38 |
| Mobile Social Media Apps | 38.28% | 116 |
| | Answered | 303 |
| | Skipped | 161 |
Which one of the following applications categories you ever downloaded but because of the trust issue you had to delete it.
Question 24
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Which one of the following applications categories you don’t like to use avoiding misuse of your personal information |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Mobile Banking | 48.51% | 147 |
| Mobile Health Apps | 25.41% | 77 |
| Mobile Retail Apps | 30.03% | 91 |
| Mobile Gaming Apps | 23.43% | 71 |
| Mobile Sport Apps | 16.17% | 49 |
| Mobile Music Apps | 12.54% | 38 |
| Mobile Social Media Apps | 43.23% | 131 |
| | Answered | 303 |
| | Skipped | 161 |
Which one of the following applications categories you don’t like to use avoiding misuse of your personal information
Question 25
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Which one of the following applications categories you don’t like to use avoiding misuse of your bank information |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Mobile Banking Apps | 54.46% | 165 |
| Mobile Health Apps | 15.51% | 47 |
| Mobile Retail Apps | 38.94% | 118 |
| Mobile Gaming Apps | 24.09% | 73 |
| Mobile Sport Apps | 15.84% | 48 |
| Mobile Music Apps | 11.88% | 36 |
| Mobile Social Media Apps | 28.71% | 87 |
| | Answered | 303 |
| | Skipped | 161 |
Which one of the following applications categories you don’t like to use avoiding misuse of your bank information
Question 26
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Which one from the following mobile applications categories do you use currently with confidence? |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Mobile Banking Apps | 34.98% | 106 |
| Mobile Health Apps | 13.53% | 41 |
| Mobile Retail Apps | 18.81% | 57 |
| Mobile Gaming Apps | 21.45% | 65 |
| Mobile Sport Apps | 11.88% | 36 |
| Mobile Music Apps | 34.32% | 104 |
| Mobile Social Media Apps | 26.07% | 79 |
| None | 24.09% | 73 |
| | Answered | 303 |
| | Skipped | 161 |
Which one from the following mobile applications categories do you use currently with confidence?
Question 27
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| How often do you use your smartphone for shopping online? |
| | Never | | Rarely | | Sometimes | | Often | | Very Often | | Total |
| Mobile Banking Apps | 40.92% | 124 | 14.19% | 43 | 17.49% | 53 | 17.16% | 52 | 10.23% | 31 | 303 |
| Mobile Health Apps | 55.12% | 167 | 18.15% | 55 | 13.20% | 40 | 8.91% | 27 | 4.62% | 14 | 303 |
| Mobile Retail Apps | 26.07% | 79 | 16.50% | 50 | 28.71% | 87 | 17.82% | 54 | 10.89% | 33 | 303 |
| Mobile Gaming Apps | 50.17% | 152 | 11.55% | 35 | 15.51% | 47 | 13.86% | 42 | 8.91% | 27 | 303 |
| Mobile Sport Apps | 68.65% | 208 | 10.56% | 32 | 8.91% | 27 | 7.92% | 24 | 3.96% | 12 | 303 |
| Mobile Music Apps | 34.98% | 106 | 12.54% | 38 | 22.11% | 67 | 18.81% | 57 | 11.55% | 35 | 303 |
| Mobile Social Media Apps | 38.61% | 117 | 11.88% | 36 | 14.85% | 45 | 18.15% | 55 | 16.50% | 50 | 303 |
| | | | | | | | | | | Answered | 303 |
| | | | | | | | | | | Skipped | 161 |
How often do you use your smartphone for shopping online?
Question 28
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Age |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| < 18 | 0.00% | 0 |
| 18-29 | 20.23% | 69 |
| 30-44 | 29.91% | 102 |
| 45-60 | 27.86% | 95 |
| > 60 | 21.99% | 75 |
| | Answered | 341 |
| | Skipped | 123 |
Age
Question 29
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Gender |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| Male | 32.35% | 110 |
| Female | 67.65% | 230 |
| | Answered | 340 |
| | Skipped | 124 |
Gender
Question 30
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Household Income |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| $0-$9,999 | 10.00% | 24 |
| $10,000-$24,999 | 9.58% | 23 |
| $25,000-$49,999 | 21.25% | 51 |
| $50,000-$74,999 | 9.17% | 22 |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 10.42% | 25 |
| $100,000-$124,999 | 11.67% | 28 |
| $125,000-$149,999 | 3.33% | 8 |
| $150,000-$174,999 | 3.33% | 8 |
| $175,000-$199,999 | 2.50% | 6 |
| $200,000+ | 4.17% | 10 |
| Prefer not to answer | 14.58% | 35 |
| | Answered | 240 |
| | Skipped | 224 |
Household Income
Question 31
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Region |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| New England | 2.56% | 6 |
| Middle Atlantic | 12.39% | 29 |
| East North Central | 17.09% | 40 |
| West North Central | 10.26% | 24 |
| South Atlantic | 20.94% | 49 |
| East South Central | 5.56% | 13 |
| West South Central | 11.54% | 27 |
| Mountain | 5.56% | 13 |
| Pacific | 14.10% | 33 |
| | Answered | 234 |
| | Skipped | 230 |
Region
Question 32
| The Security Confidence Level and the Usage of Mobile Applications |
| Device Type |
| Answer Choices | Responses |
| iOS Phone / Tablet | 24.63% | 84 |
| Android Phone / Tablet | 29.03% | 99 |
| Other Phone / Tablet | 0.00% | 0 |
| Windows Desktop / Laptop | 39.88% | 136 |
| MacOS Desktop / Laptop | 5.28% | 18 |
| Other | 1.17% | 4 |
| | Answered | 341 |
| | Skipped | 123 |
Device Type