Understanding Online Music Piracy Behavior via Private Communication Channels

Soomin Park (), Junghoon Moon, Cheul Rhee and Young-Chan Choe
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Soomin Park: The Citadel
Junghoon Moon: Seoul National University
Cheul Rhee: Ajou University
Young-Chan Choe: Seoul National University

Information Systems Frontiers, 2023, vol. 25, issue 6, No 15, 2377-2392

Abstract: Abstract In this study, we developed and tested a theoretical model to understand online music piracy behavior via email and instant messaging. We developed this theoretical model by drawing on a comprehensive literature review on music piracy, theory of reasoned action, social identity, and the deterrence theory. We collected primary data to test the hypotheses, and the results from the partial least squares analyses suggest attitude toward music file-sharing behavior and social identity positively affect intention to pirate music, whereas the perceived severity and certainty of punishment do not have significant effects on the attitude. The findings highlight the important role of social identity when a theoretical model with the concept explains music file-sharing behavior without monetary benefits in return.

Keywords: Music file-sharing behavior; Social identity; Deterrence theory; Digital piracy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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