In denial about internet safety?
by John Evelyn on October 4, 2006
The Register has an interesting article about the role of denial in psychology.
There are three forms of denial. Simple denial is when the painful fact is denied altogether. Minimisational denial is when the painful fact is admitted but its seriousness is downplayed. Transference denial is when the painful fact is admitted, the seriousness also admitted, but one’s moral responsibility in the situation involving the painful fact is downplayed.
Our research suggests that many users are in ‘minimisational denial’ about internet security. We do surveys and focus groups to find out about people’s attitudes. In many cases, users are fatalistic. They think viruses and the rest are inevitable – just like traffic jams.
We believe the contrary. At Get Safe Online, we want to help everyone use the internet safely and confidently. Our forthcoming survey will reveal more about the state of the online nation.
In denial about internet safety?
by John Evelyn on October 4, 2006
The Register has an interesting article about the role of denial in psychology.
Our research suggests that many users are in ‘minimisational denial’ about internet security. We do surveys and focus groups to find out about people’s attitudes. In many cases, users are fatalistic. They think viruses and the rest are inevitable – just like traffic jams.
We believe the contrary. At Get Safe Online, we want to help everyone use the internet safely and confidently. Our forthcoming survey will reveal more about the state of the online nation.