Digital piracy is an emerging cybercrime subtype with overarching implications for administrators and researchers alike. Within this body of knowledge, it is unclear what individual-level factors are linked to digital piracy. Using a college-based sample, while focusing on gender, race, and age, this study identifies fundamental individual-level variables associated with digital piracy commission. After conducting multiple independent samples t-tests and a multivariate logistic regression, results found age and computer proficiency were significantly associated with the likelihood of engaging in digital piracy. These findings can help establish the foundational characteristics of digital pirates. By shifting the focus back to basic individual factors, universities can identify preventive efforts and researchers can better understand who engages in digital piracy.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1157573 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Guerra, Chris |
| Contributors | Nodeland, Brooke, Craig, Jessica, Trahan, Adam |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 61 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Guerra, Chris, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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