Software piracy among college students: A comprehensive review of contributing factors, underlying processes, and tackling strategies

This article reviewed empirical studies published in the past 30 years that examined software piracy among college students. It focused on three areas of study: (a) major factors that affect college students' intentions, attitudes, and moral intensity regarding software piracy, (b) various decision-making processes that underlie software piracy behavior, and (c) technical, legal, and educational strategies that deal with college students' software piracy. Limitations of existing research and future research directions were discussed.