Lee, Fenoff and Paek (2019)

From Copyright EVIDENCE

Advertising Architectural Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing Programming and broadcasting Computer programming Computer consultancy Creative, arts and entertainment Cultural education Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities

Film and motion pictures Sound recording and music publishing Photographic activities PR and communication Software publishing Video game publishing Specialised design Television programmes Translation and interpretation

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

Lee, Fenoff and Paek (2019)
Title: Correlates of participation in e-book piracy on campus
Author(s): Lee, B., Fenoff, R., Paek, S. Y.
Year: 2019
Citation: Lee, B., Fenoff, R., and Paek, S.Y. (2019) Correlates of participation in e-book piracy on campus. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 45 pp299-304
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About the Data
Data Description: Data were obtained through a survey of social science college students at a university in South Korea with a convenience sample of 264 students.
Data Type: Primary data
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Time Period(s) of Collection:
  • Spring 2017
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Abstract

“While the intention and participation in media and software piracy have been widely investigated, little is known concerning the determinants associated with electronic book piracy. With the adoption of e-book reader devices, Internet piracy remains a global concern that impacts multiple stakeholders, including authors, publishers, and libraries. The current study aims to examine the factors associated with electronic book piracy among college students. Results indicate that peer association and perceived risk are significantly linked to one’s participation in e-book piracy. However, techniques of neutralization are not statistically significant. Libraries and publishers must educate students and raise awareness about the potential outcomes and risks related to e-book piracy.”

Main Results of the Study

Students are more likely to engage in eBook piracy where they associate with peers that also engage in eBook piracy. 25% of the students surveyed engaged in copyright infringement of eBook content, with half of their peers also engaged in similar behaviours. This likelihood increases where the number of piratical peers, including virtual peers, is higher.The perceived risk of punishment is also associated with the likelihood to engage in eBook piracy; where perceived risk is low (with 60% of surveyed students believing they would not be punished for eBook piracy), likelihood of infringing increases. The study did not confirm any association between neutralisation techniques (e.g. beliefs held by infringers to justify their behaviours and remove feelings of guilt or shame) and increased piratical behaviours.

Policy Implications as Stated By Author

The study encourages universities to develop programmes to educate students on the legal consequences of infringement, and to encourage conformity to the rules rather than conformity with peers. The study also suggests that warnings of legal sanctions may have deterrent effects on infringement, particularly if the perceived risks of infringement outweigh the perceived benefits.



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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