Factors Affecting Softlifting Intention of Computing Students: An Empirical Study

Softlifting, a form of software piracy, has received considerable attention in the information systems (IS) literature. However, existing studies have primarily focused on business students, academics, and managers. Softlifting practice of computing students has not been examined adequately. This pa...

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Published in:Journal of educational computing research 2001-01, Vol.24 (4), p.385-405
Main Authors: Rahim, Md. Mahbubur, Seyal, Afzaal H., Rahman, Mohd. Noah Abd
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Computer Science Education
Computer Use
Empirical Research
Family Income
Foreign Countries
Gender Issues
Higher Education
Intention
Microcomputers
Software Piracy
Student Attitudes
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Teacher Role
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description Softlifting, a form of software piracy, has received considerable attention in the information systems (IS) literature. However, existing studies have primarily focused on business students, academics, and managers. Softlifting practice of computing students has not been examined adequately. This paper aims to analyze the softlifting intention of computing students in Brunei Darussalam. A model was developed, which was tested using survey data collected from 205 respondents. Several important findings have emerged. First, softlifting intention of students varied depending on the type of task for which they intended to use pirated software. Second, attitude of students toward software piracy significantly affected their softlifting intention. Third, gender and family income also affected softlifting intention of students, but to a lesser extent. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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Foreign Countries
Gender Issues
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Microcomputers
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Student Attitudes
Student Experience
Teacher Role
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