Table 6.
Foundational theories in the selected studies.
| Foundational Theory | Frequency | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Theory of planned behavior (TPB) | 10 | [1,49,51,57,60,61,62,70,74,80] |
| General deterrence theory (GDT) | 9 | [11,57,64,65,68,73,76,77,80] |
| Protection motivation theory (PMT) | 8 | [49,57,65,69,71,76,78,81] |
| Health belief model (HBM) | 5 | [49,62,72,74,75] |
| Theory acceptance model (TAM) | 4 | [61,65,70,81] |
| Social cognitive theory (SCT) | 1 | [84] |
| Norman’s action theory (NAT) | 1 | [50] |
| Concern for information privacy (CFIP) | 1 | [69] |
| Theory of reasoned action (TRA) | 1 | [71] |
| Power style theory (PST) | 1 | [51] |
| Social exchange theory (SET) | 1 | [51] |
| Technology threat avoidance theory (TTAT) | 1 | [63] |
| Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) | 1 | [61] |
| Social control theory (SCoT) | 1 | [49] |
| Rational choice theory (RCT) | 1 | [57] |
| Social bond theory (SBT) | 1 | [58] |
| Cognitive moral development theory (CMDT) | 1 | [57] |
| Diffusion of innovation (DOI) | 1 | [57] |
| Prosocial rule breaking (PSRB) | 1 | [79] |
| Neutralization theory | 1 | [82] |