Counselors and Cybersecurity Technology Acceptance and Use – Doctoral Dissertation Study Invitation

You are invited to participate in my doctoral dissertation study entitled “Counselors and Cybersecurity Technology Acceptance and Use.”

The University of the Cumberlands Institutional Review Board has provided approval for this study.

This study aims to examine the motivational constructs that predict cybersecurity technology acceptance and use among Licensed Professional Counselors (and equivalent). Much of the healthcare industry's cybersecurity research focuses on large healthcare systems, such as hospitals or state-run healthcare organizations; almost none have focused on the cybersecurity practices of mental health professionals. It is hoped that the results of this study will help LPCs safeguard themselves, their clients, and their practices against cybersecurity threats. 

You may participate in this study if you are:

• At least 18 years of age. 
• A Master’s or Ph.D.-level graduate, or current resident, of a CACREP-accredited counseling program. 
• Currently working as a Licensed Professional Counselor (or equivalent) within the United States. 

This study uses an anonymous survey that is expected to take 5-15 minutes to complete. No personally identifiable information will be collected by the study, your answers will not be shared with anyone, and the researcher will not contact you about your answers. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time.

If you would like to participate, please click the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/counselorsandcybersecurity

Jeff Yeutter