Does music piracy influence purchase intention :adapting Ajzen's theory of planned behavior model

Author

Jeremy Jinkerson

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Giesen, Martin J.

Committee Member

Sinclair, Colleen H.

Committee Member

Moore, Robert

Date of Degree

8-9-2008

Original embargo terms

MSU Only Indefinitely

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Campus Access Only

Major

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Department of Psychology

Abstract

The Recording Industry Association of America claims to lose millions of dollars each year from music piracy (RIAA, 2007). However, instead of causing loss, digital music piracy may activate norms of reciprocity in music pirates. When pirating music, people may feel some obligation to reciprocate by purchasing music or related merchandise. The theory of planned behavior was used to investigate such a possibility and to provide a framework for scale development. Reliable scales were developed for all measured constructs. Regarding piracy, the RIAA’s claim may have some merit. Specifically, previous piracy was associated with decreased reported likelihood to purchase music. However, previous piracy was associated with increased intent to make future music-related purchases. Reciprocity partially mediated this relationship.

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/11668/16308

Recommended Citation

Jinkerson, Jeremy, "Does music piracy influence purchase intention :adapting Ajzen's theory of planned behavior model" (2008). Theses and Dissertations. 1560.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/1560