Digital Piracy: An Examination of Three Measurements of Self-Control
Research has shown a link between digital piracy and self-control. However, the research focuses on only one version of self-control theory. The purpose of the present study is to examine the link between self-control and digital piracy. Using data from 358 college students, this study shows that al...
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| Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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2008
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Deviant behavior
Año: 2008 |
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| Sumario: | Research has shown a link between digital piracy and self-control. However, the research focuses on only one version of self-control theory. The purpose of the present study is to examine the link between self-control and digital piracy. Using data from 358 college students, this study shows that all 3 measures of self-control help us understand the link between self-control and digital piracy. The results indicate that illuminating the factors that could be inhibitions and developing strong social bonds can reduce the likelihood of digital piracy |
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| ISSN: | 1521-0456 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/01639620701598023 |