An individual's experience and judgment of networking sites may be
affected by the external environment in which such interaction takes
place [41]. Perceived Internet risk measures one's uneasiness about
using the Internet. The Internet is known for the parlance of cyber threats
which significantly jeopardize online users and businesses [96]. A high
level of perceived Internet risk may lead Internet users to exaggerate uncertainties
on networking sites, exhibit unwarranted confidence in their
judgment, and subsequently overestimate the risks of using social networking
sites. On the contrary, individuals who perceive Internet risk