Higgins, Wolfe and Marcum (2008)

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1. Relationship between protection (subject matter/term/scope) and supply/economic development/growth/welfare 2. Relationship between creative process and protection - what motivates creators (e.g. attribution; control; remuneration; time allocation)? 3. Harmony of interest assumption between authors and publishers (creators and producers/investors) 4. Effects of protection on industry structure (e.g. oligopolies; competition; economics of superstars; business models; technology adoption) 5. Understanding consumption/use (e.g. determinants of unlawful behaviour; user-generated content; social media)

A. Nature and Scope of exclusive rights (hyperlinking/browsing; reproduction right) B. Exceptions (distinguish innovation and public policy purposes; open-ended/closed list; commercial/non-commercial distinction) C. Mass digitisation/orphan works (non-use; extended collective licensing) D. Licensing and Business models (collecting societies; meta data; exchanges/hubs; windowing; crossborder availability) E. Fair remuneration (levies; copyright contracts) F. Enforcement (quantifying infringement; criminal sanctions; intermediary liability; graduated response; litigation and court data; commercial/non-commercial distinction; education and awareness)

Source Details

Higgins, Wolfe and Marcum (2008)
Title: Digital piracy: An Examination of Three Measurements of Self-Control
Author(s): Higgins, G. E., Wolfe, S. E., Marcum, C. D.
Year: 2008
Citation: Higgins, G. E., Wolfe, S. E. and Marcum, C. D. 2008. Digital piracy: An Examination of Three Measurements of Self-Control. Deviant Behavior, 29, 440-460.
Link(s): Definitive , Open Access
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Discipline:
Linked by: Hunt, Williams, Nicholas and Rowlands (2009)
About the Data
Data Description: 358 undergraduate students.
Data Type: Primary data
Secondary Data Sources:
Data Collection Methods:
Data Analysis Methods:
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Cross Country Study?: No
Comparative Study?: No
Literature review?: No
Government or policy study?: No
Time Period(s) of Collection:
  • 2006
Funder(s):
  • Not stated

Abstract

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 selfcontrol 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.

Main Results of the Study

Results:

  • Indicate that an individual is likely to perform digital piracy because of who they are as indicated by the characteristics of low self-control.
  • Indicates that the personality characteristics have a link with digital piracy, but it gives the impression that low self-control is a positive force that will motivate individuals to perform digital piracy.
  • The social bonding measure has a negative link with the likelihood to performing digital piracy.
  • As the individual sees more of their inhibitions then they are less likely to perform digital piracy.
  • When examined together, all of the measures of self-control have a connection with the likelihood to perform digital piracy.

Policy Implications as Stated By Author

  • Policymakers should consider developing stronger inhibitions toward digital piracy.



Coverage of Study

Coverage of Fundamental Issues
Issue Included within Study
Relationship between protection (subject matter/term/scope) and supply/economic development/growth/welfare
Relationship between creative process and protection - what motivates creators (e.g. attribution; control; remuneration; time allocation)?
Harmony of interest assumption between authors and publishers (creators and producers/investors)
Effects of protection on industry structure (e.g. oligopolies; competition; economics of superstars; business models; technology adoption)
Understanding consumption/use (e.g. determinants of unlawful behaviour; user-generated content; social media)
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Coverage of Evidence Based Policies
Issue Included within Study
Nature and Scope of exclusive rights (hyperlinking/browsing; reproduction right)
Exceptions (distinguish innovation and public policy purposes; open-ended/closed list; commercial/non-commercial distinction)
Mass digitisation/orphan works (non-use; extended collective licensing)
Licensing and Business models (collecting societies; meta data; exchanges/hubs; windowing; crossborder availability)
Fair remuneration (levies; copyright contracts)
Enforcement (quantifying infringement; criminal sanctions; intermediary liability; graduated response; litigation and court data; commercial/non-commercial distinction; education and awareness)
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Datasets

Sample size: 358
Level of aggregation: University students
Period of material under study: 2006