Neutralization theory and online software piracy: An empirical analysis |
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| Authors: | Sameer Hinduja |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458-2906, USA |
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| Abstract: | Accompanying the explosive growth of information technology is the increasing frequency of antisocial and criminal behavior
on the Internet. Online software piracy is one such behavior, and this study approaches the phenomenon through the theoretical
framework of neutralization theory. The suitability and applicability of nine techniques of neutralization in determining
the act is tested via logistic regression analyses on cross-sectional data collected from a sample of university students
in the United States. Generally speaking, neutralization was found to be weakly related to experience with online software
piracy; other elements which appear more salient are suggested and discussed in conclusion. |
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| Keywords: | computer crime cybercrime intellectual property theft Internet neutralization theory software piracy |
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