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Privacy Vs. Security: Fear Appeals, Terrorism And The Willingness To Allow Increased Government Surveillance, Angela Marie Rulffes
Privacy Vs. Security: Fear Appeals, Terrorism And The Willingness To Allow Increased Government Surveillance, Angela Marie Rulffes
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This study investigates the relationship between fear and privacy by using the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) to examine whether there is an association between fear appeals and the willingness to allow increased governmental surveillance of online and phone communications. Research suggests that, in the United States, privacy is important. Moreover, courts have inferred privacy rights in the U.S. Constitution, including protection from intrusions by the government. However, the threat of terrorism is also very real. There are indications that some people may be willing to allow intrusion by the government if it means keeping them safe. This study uses …