The payment dilemma in movie and music downloads: An explanation through cognitive dissonance theory

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Highlights：

• The cognitive dissonance theory serves as an efficient theoretical framework.

• Our sample is representative of all strata of society.

• Differences among relevant types of downloaders are identified.

• Results can help improve the effectiveness of anti-piracy campaigns.

摘要

•The cognitive dissonance theory serves as an efficient theoretical framework.•Our sample is representative of all strata of society.•Differences among relevant types of downloaders are identified.•Results can help improve the effectiveness of anti-piracy campaigns.

论文关键词：Digital piracy,Cognitive dissonance,Entertainment industry

论文评审过程：Available online 4 May 2013.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.04.015