CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS AMONG PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN FUJIAN PROVINCE, CHINA: PREDICTORS AND ENHANCEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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Against the backdrop of limited empirical research on teachers’ cybersecurity awareness, particularly concerning the role of training frequency, this study aims to: 1) assess the current level of cybersecurity awareness among primary and secondary school teachers in Fujian Province, China; 2) identify its key predictors; and 3) propose targeted recommendations for improvement.
A quantitative questionnaire survey was employed, yielding 321 valid responses, and the data were analyzed using statistical software. Results indicate that respondents had a moderately above-average overall cybersecurity awareness. Gender, age, school location, and training frequency significantly predicted awareness levels, whereas educational background and digital tool usage frequency showed no significant effects. Training frequency exhibited a significant diminishing marginal effect, with 1–2 annual sessions delivering the most cost-effective improvement. This research provides empirical support for developing standardized cybersecurity training for teachers, and its key contribution lies in quantifying the optimal training frequency and offering actionable policy implications.
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