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Self-control, deviant peers, and software piracy.

George E Higgins1, David A Makin

  • 1University of Louisville, Department of Justice Administration, Louisville, KY 40292, USA. gehigg01@gwise.louisville.edu

Psychological Reports
|January 26, 2005
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This study found that low self-control strongly predicts software piracy, especially when individuals associate with deviant peers. Moral attitudes also play a role in this relationship.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Self-control theory is a prominent explanation for criminal behavior.
  • Previous research has not explored the link between low self-control and software piracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the correlation between low self-control and software piracy.
  • To investigate the moderating role of associating with deviant peers on this correlation.

Main Methods:

  • Data were collected from 302 university students.
  • Statistical analysis was used to examine the correlations and moderation effects.

Main Results:

  • Low self-control was significantly correlated with software piracy.
  • The correlation was stronger for students with high associations with deviant peers.

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  • Attitudes towards software piracy varied based on peer associations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Low self-control is a significant predictor of software piracy.
    • Peer associations moderate the relationship between self-control and software piracy.
    • Moral and favorable attitudes towards software piracy are influenced by peer associations.