<p> This study sought to investigate whether the popularity of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) would impact the behavioral intention (BI) to use of these technologies to aid in interpersonal task completion. Out of the ICTs available today, the most popular is text-messaging, especially among a sizable percentage of the college population. Approximately 600 students at a small, private junior college in eastern North Carolina were invited to participate in this study with a target of 248 responses needed to comprise an adequate sample. A total of 259 usable surveys (n = 259) were received and analyzed.</p><p> Qualitative data collection instruments consisted of an open-ended questionnaire and other open-ended responses that were solicited throughout the data collection phase. Quantitative data collection instruments consisted of a 22&ndash;item Likert-scale survey and a forced-choice ordinal scale instrument that measured computer user self-efficacy (CUSE) and experience using technology (EUT). Situated in the context of academic help-seeking (AHS), vignettes were developed, validated and administered to offer AHS scenarios where a problem was presented and the participants were then asked to reveal which type of ICT he or she would utilize to seek academic help (AH) in that particular situation.</p>

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, School of Information Science, 2007. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-07, Section: A, page: 2703. Adviser: Susan C. Herring. Title from dissertation home page (viewed Apr. 14, 2008).

Thesis (Ph.D.) - Carleton University, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 266-279). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--Central Connecticut State University, 1999. / " ... submitted in fulfillment of requirements for TE596 [for the degree of Master of Science for the Department of Technology Education]."

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Syracuse University, 2008. / "Publication number: AAT 3323093."

Thesis (M.Ed.)--Regis University, Denver, Colo., 2006. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Sept. 25, 2006). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, 2004. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 66-01, Section: A, page: 0011. Chair: Javed Mostafa. Title from dissertation home page (viewed Oct. 12, 2006).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, Dept. of Instructional Systems Technology, 2005. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 66-04, Section: A, page: 1328. Adviser: Theodore W. Frick. "Title from dissertation home page (viewed Nov. 13, 2006)."

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, Dept. of Instructional Systems Technology, 2006. / "Title from dissertation home page (viewed July 5, 2007)." Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 67-08, Section: A, page: 2947. Adviser: Thomas A. Brush.

<p> Despite advancements in technology, countermeasure, and situational awareness, cybersecurity (CS) breaches continue to increase in number, complexity, and severity. This qualitative study is one of a few to comprehensively explore CS management. The study used a systems&rsquo; approach to identify business, socioeconomic, and information technology (IT) factors, and their interrelationships. The study examined IT management frameworks and CS standards and literature. Interviews and a focus group of subject matter experts followed. The research found CS is a leadership, not a technical issue. CS is an ecosystem; its components are interrelated and inseparable, requiring qualitative, subjective, risk and knowledge management interventions. CS, IT, and threats are too complex and volatile for organizations to manage all risks and vulnerabilities in a timely, agile manner. CS lexicons lack uniformity and consistency. An IT management framework is better suited for CS. Companies must segregate and encrypt the most sensitive information and curb their appetites for new, unsecured technology. CS and IT is multilayered, requiring subspecialists, who often serve conflicting business needs and security objectives. Organizations need to minimize mid-level CS management, raise CS to a business level function (not subordinate to IT), and involve cyber specialists at all levels in the business lifecycle. Cross-pollinating people from all business areas, especially from finance, CS, and IT, increases awareness of the others&rsquo; responsibilities and obligations and facilitates more rapid portfolio, lifecycle CS activities, from investments to detection and response activities. Future studies should focus on these issues as critical success factors. Finally, the study of CS requires agile, qualitative, multidisciplinary methodology to produce thick, quick, actionable information.</p><p>