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Role of Self-Efficacy and Ability Towards the Act of Digital Piracy

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Self-efficacy is the process through which change in behavior occurs. Motivation to perform a behavior is influenced by the expectancy of a desired outcome as well as the belief in one’s capability to perform actions to achieve that desired outcome. The chapter demonstrates the relationship between self-efficacy and digital piracy. In the context of the research findings, this chapter analyzes multiple self-efficacy theories and the existing research literature.

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  1. Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India

    Sanjeev P. Sahni

  2. Jindal Global Law School, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India

    Indranath Gupta

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Sahni, S.P., Gupta, I. (2019). Role of Self-Efficacy and Ability Towards the Act of Digital Piracy. In: Piracy in the Digital Era. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7173-8_9

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