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Öğe AI as the New Antecedents of Technostress at Work(Springer International Publishing Ag, 2025) Arslan, Aykut; Yener, Serdar; Belchior-Rocha, HelenaThis study explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various business sectors and underscores the importance of the human element in harnessing AI's potential. It addresses the concept of technostress and aims to understand the implications of rapid AI proliferation on the workforce. The research seeks to understand the dimensions of technostress exacerbated by AI adoption and elucidate the factors that followers deem crucial in navigating and adapting to the transformative trajectory of AI technologies. A significant proportion of observed efficiency improvements can be attributed to the integration of systems involving collaborative efforts between human workers and AI. However, the realization of these efficiency gains is contingent upon the workforce's acceptance of these systems. Resistance to technological adoption due to technostress could potentially hinder the full exploitation of the envisioned efficiency enhancements associated with Human-AI Collaboration systems. Most literature has focused on the perception of AI adoption, and studies investigating the effect of human-AI collaboration through actual co-working with AI are scarce. This study aims to fill this gap in the literature, offering valuable insights into the interplay between human cognition, technology-induced stress, and its broader impact on individual well-being and organizational dynamics.Öğe Can moral identity mitigate the harmful effects of organisational cynicism?(Inderscience Publishers, 2021) Arslan, Aykut; Demirtas, Özgür; Yener, SerdarThe aim of this study is to reveal that moral identity at work may reduce the harmful effects of cynicism by acting as a buffer and may also reduce time theft, which is one of the deviant behaviours towards the organisation that is potentially attributable to organisational injustice. A data collection procedure was carried out through face-to-face interviews with 339 full-time personnel from organisations which are operating in the manufacturing industry in Kayseri (one of the most industrialised cities in Turkey). The research results have been found to be supportive of the hypotheses developed, which is that organisational justice was identified as having a negative effect on time theft. Additionally, it was found that cynicism plays a mediating role in the relationship between organisational justice and time theft and that moral identity has a moderating impact, as expected. © 2021 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.. All rights reserved.Öğe Career indecision among Turkish female high school students: The effect of parenting and societal norms(Springer, 2023) Arslan, Aykut; Yener, Serdar; Erogul, MuratWe investigated female high school senior year students' conformity with feminine roles in society to understand how the role of being a woman has an impact on career indecision along with other factors such as maximizer parents/daughters, and over parenting. Our sample consists of Turkish female high school senior students living in Turkiye's Western Region. We conducted two rounds of questionnaires sent out in 4-week intervals. Female role stress, over-parenting, and parents' maximizing tendencies positively and significantly predicted career indecisions of daughters while conformity to feminine norms was predicted negatively and significantly. Overall, parents' maximizing tendencies had an impact on their daughters maximizing tendencies.Öğe Caught Unprepared: Consequences of Getting Full Online During a Pandemic(Editura Lumen, 2022) Arslan, Aykut; Yener, Serdar; Korkmaz, Fatma; Alola, Uju VioletAlthough the concept of remote working is not new, and it has been in use for a while, billions of people and workplaces were caught in surprise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to full-scale lockdowns people got stuck with their family members. And in a very short time they were expected to set up home-offices and continue working. Balancing family relations with daily work schedule was hard for many. Drawing on a sample of instructors, this study investigates how people felt and dealt with it. Homogeneous purposive sampling technique was employed. The authors contacted with people from their network and asked them to fill in the online questionnaires. The people contacted also help to reach others in their network and consequently a total of 435 people participated. Most of the sample is comprised of university instructors (44.4%); followed by secondary school (22.8%), primary school (18.6%), and high school teachers (14.3%). We developed a theoretical model based on boundary theory and study the relationships among eWork-Life interferences with technostress and psychological well-being. The results supported our hypotheses and we found that timely IT assistance might decrease the felt technostress. Implications and further study suggestions are made accordingly. © 2022, Editura Lumen. All rights reserved.Öğe Comprehensive digital mentoring framework: Strategies, phases, and AI integration: Comparative analysis on digital mentoring in underdeveloped, developing, and developed countries(Emerald Publishing, 2025) Akturan, Abdulkadir; Yener, Serdar; Arslan, AykutThis section presents digital mentoring strategies and phases, emphasizing the improvement of AI integration to increase digital mentoring effectiveness. At the same time, personalized learning plans tailored to individual needs, mentoring combining virtual and face-to-face interactions, and gamification strategies to increase engagement are also comprehensively presented in this study. The study also presents detailed planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement stages of digital mentoring to the readers. The research includes strategies for effectively leveraging AI for case studies, personalized learning, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback. In one part of the study, comparative analysis on digital mentoring in underdeveloped, developing and developed countries is also presented. The study also compares the developed, developing, less developed countries and health, education, technology, and retail sectors from the digital mentoring approach. The concluding part of the study emphasizes the significance of the study, compares the findings with existing research, suggests areas for future studies, and acknowledges the study limitations. The research benefited from current sources by using the literature review method. © 2025 by Abdulkadir Akturan, Serdar Yener and Aykut Arslan. All rights reserved.Öğe Could CSR Practices Increase Employee Affective Commitment via Moral Attentiveness?(Mdpi, 2020) Uckun, Seher; Arslan, Aykut; Yener, SerdarThe impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities on companies' macroeconomic indicators (financial performance, sustainability) has been the subject of many studies. However, more recently, the effect of CSR activities on individual variables (microeconomic indicators) has begun to attract attention. Although CSR itself is founded on the moral roots of the society in which it operates, it seems that the effect of individuals' moral attentiveness has been neglected. The CSR effect, which is the focus of this study, is examined using three dimensions to understand how CSR can directly and indirectly affect the organizational commitment of employees. A theoretical model is developed in this paper, the focus of which is on the ethical framework of CSR and the proposition that it may have an effect on employees. The sample comprises individuals working in two of the country's most important private production facilities in the western capital of Turkey. An online questionnaire form was prepared and shared. The online form was active between 2 March 2020 and 11 May 2020. Out of 472 forms, 465 were usable and, therefore, used in the analyses. We found proof for most of our assertions. Implications and future research suggestions are discussed.Öğe How Does Work-Life Balance Affect the Leadership Effectiveness of Women Employees, and What Are the Roles of Motivation to Lead And Organizational Support in This Relationship?(Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2024) Yener, Serdar; Arslan, Aykut; Rocha, Helena BelchiorThe aim of this study was to investigate the moderation role of organizational support and the mediation role of motivation to lead on the relationship between work-life balance and leadership effectiveness. The study aimed to test this model empirically by collecting and analyzing data from 250 women employees working in various sectors in Turkey. In this study it is found that work-life balance has a positive effect on both motivations to lead and leadership effectiveness, that motivation to lead mediates the effect of work-life balance on leadership effectiveness, and that organizational support moderates the effect of work-life balance on leadership effectiveness. The study also expected to find that these effects are consistent with self-determination theory, meaning that work-life balance, motivation to lead, organizational support and leadership effectiveness are related to the satisfaction of the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness among women employees. © 2024 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc.Öğe I LIKE MY LEADER; NOT YOURS!(Babes-Bolyai Univ, 2020) Arslan, Aykut; Yener, SerdarOrganizations depend on the output of their employees to attain their organizational goals through sustainable competitive advantage. Individuals' outcomes are an indicator of this. Thus, contextual factors may be directly or indirectly related to employee performance. One of these factors is leader-follower cultural fit. Considering that a leader can also shape the organizational culture, the fit between the leader's and his/her followers' values can be transformed into a high-performance outcome. Since personal values are shaped by one's culture of origin, employees who observe, assess, and judge their leader according to their own values reflect on how congruent their perceived values are with those of their leader and act accordingly. By utilizing convenience sampling procedures, this research surveyed 202 full-time employees working in public institutions and organizations in Istanbul and its districts. The theoretical model was tested by moderated mediation analyses based on bootstrap methods. The research results revealed the collectivist traits of the region under analysis and indicate that individualistic tendencies may also be present. We found support to our theoretical model.Öğe Intersectional dimensions of hubris and power: a linguistic analysis of female executive discourse in Turkey(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2025) Arslan, Aykut; Akturan, Abdulkadir; Yener, SerdarPurposeThis study aims to investigate the intersectional dimensions of gender, familial affiliation, socioeconomic status and industry sector in shaping the linguistic manifestations of hubris and power among female CEOs and senior executives in Turkey. By applying intersectionality theory to leadership communication, the research examines how overlapping identities influence executive rhetoric, specifically expressions of hubris, within a context that blends Eastern collectivist cultural values and Western corporate governance practices.Design/methodology/approachThe research uses qualitative linguistic discourse analysis of 44 secondary-source interviews with female CEOs and senior executives in Turkey, published between 2017 and 2025 in reputable business magazines and company publications. The analysis is grounded in intersectionality theory and examines multiple identity dimensions including gender, familial affiliation, socioeconomic status, educational background, international exposure and sectoral context. Python programming was used for text pre-processing, keyword frequency extraction and pattern matching to facilitate robust and reproducible data parsing, with two independent coders manually identifying hubris markers and speech style indicators.FindingsThe study reveals distinctive patterns in how intersecting identities shape the rhetorical construction of hubris and power in female executive discourse. Family-affiliated female leaders leverage dynastic legitimacy in their rhetoric, enhancing perceived authority, whereas nonfamily female leaders rely more heavily on professional achievements and adaptive communication strategies. Educational background and international exposure significantly influence leaders' rhetorical styles, with internationally educated executives using more sophisticated, globally oriented language. Sectoral contexts further modulate leadership communication, with female executives in traditionally male-dominated sectors adopting more assertive, metrics-driven language compared to those in consumer-oriented sectors.Originality/valueThis research extends traditional analyses of gendered discourse by revealing how overlapping identities influence executive rhetoric in a non-Western context. By applying intersectionality to leadership communication in Turkey's unique corporate landscape, the study contributes to the broader understanding of hubris and power in leadership communication while enriching intersectional scholarship in management and organizational studies. The findings provide valuable insights for understanding how women leaders navigate complex identity intersections in their communication strategies across different organizational contexts and cultural settings.Öğe Leadership strategies for managing technostress(IGI Global, 2024) Yener, Serdar; Arslan, Aykut; Rocha, Helena BelcihorThis chapter aims to provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the concept of technostress. It will delve into the sub-factors of technostress, present explanatory theories, offer management strategies for leaders to mitigate technostress, and conduct evaluations. The study also includes tips for future research and limitations. The study endeavors to furnish valuable insights to academics specializing in the field, leaders that need to perform in today's competitive work environments and other interested readers. The strategies are developed mainly through J D-R and transactional model of stress, and it will validate the theory and contribute literature. © 2024, IGI Global.Öğe Moral identity and the ethics of digital piracy: a self-regulatory model of contextual reasoning andreligious norms(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2026) Arslan, Aykut; Yener, Serdar; Akturan, AbdulkadirPurposeThis study aims to discuss the joint influence of moral identity, religiosity and situational ethics on digital piracy intentions. It proposes a self-regulatory model whereby moral identity sets up the main motivational structure in guiding moral behaviour, supported by two further dimensions: firstly, religiosity inputting culturally based normative content into the structure; secondly, situational ethics, representing the individual's context-dependent reasoning about morality.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional inquiry has been taken up with 1,020 Turkish university students as a sample. Validated scales measured the dimensions of situational ethics (relativism), religiosity, moral identity and digital piracy intentions. It is proposed to test the hypothesis through moderated mediation analysis whereby moral identity would act as a moderator and religiosity would be a mediator in the relationship of situational ethics with piracy intentions.FindingsThe results show that situational ethics does not directly predict piracy intentions. However, religiosity significantly mediates this relationship, and this mediation effect is conditional upon the level of moral identity. Specifically, the more central morality is to one's identity, the more likely religious norms translate into reduced piracy intentions, even when situational justifications are present.Originality/valueThe study offers a novel hierarchical framework for understanding digital piracy as a morally negotiated act, not simply a legal transgression. By centring moral identity as a self-regulatory mechanism, it advances the literature on digital ethics and moral psychology and offers implications for educational interventions, religious messaging and digital platform policy design.Öğe Multilevel Investigation of Leadership Prototype Perception: Political Behavior in Relation to Effectiveness and Trust(Sciendo, 2024) Arslan, Aykut; Yener, Serdar; Korkmaz, Fatma; Erogul, Murat SakirBackground/Purpose Empirical evidence suggests that a leader's political skills may act as a moderator that might decrease the effect of prototypicality's impact on trust and on leadership effectiveness. The study investigated leading political skills as second-level regulatory variables in connection to leader effectiveness and trust with the purpose of testing a cross-level moderated mediation model within a traditionally collectivist culture like Turkey in efforts to contextualize and expand understanding of leadership prototype perception.Methods A total of 442 service sector employees and 28 executive managers were interviewed. Two surveys in two separate time periods were conducted. Multilevel path analysis was used to evaluate the hypotheses.Results The findings suggest that there is a strong and significant impact of leader prototypicality on leadership effectiveness and a direct impact on trust. Results indicate that leaders who are trusted by their subordinates are perceived as more effective in their leadership roles. Lower levels of trust from subordinates are negatively associated with leader effectiveness.Conclusion If leaders cannot provide their followers a contextualized sense of empowerment and development, they are perceived to not provide high levels of emotional trust. Therefore, there is greater need for multilevel contextualized studies taking account of collective, two-sided, embedded experiences within groups.Öğe Relationship Between the Motivational Language of School Administrators and Tacit Knowledge Sharing of Teachers(Igi Global, 2017) Yener, Serdar; Arslan, AykutThis chapter investigates motivational language of school administrators and its effect on tacit knowledge sharing - which may hold vital and critical importance - by teachers at schools. While doing this, the contextual factors regarding organisational culture, such as the employee voice and perceived psychological safety are also taken into consideration. It is expected that the use of a motivational language by administrators that reduces uncertainty and helps create understanding and empathy, and which thus forms a positive environment that increase employee voice, will also have an effect on tacit knowledge sharing. Additionally, the effect of motivational language can be enhanced through psychological safety perceived by the employees, which in turn is dependent on the work environment. As such, a higher perception of psychological safety will tend to increase employee voice and the level tacit knowledge sharing. Finally, implications for knowledge literature and suggestions for future studies are also discussed.Öğe The Dark Side of ESG Ratings: Future Challenges for Corporate Strategies(Natl Research Univ Higher Sch Economics, 2025) Arslan, Aykut; Yener, Serdar; Akturan, AbdulkadirThis paper critically examines the methodological inconsistencies of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings and their impact on financial decision-making. While ESG scores are intended to guide investors and policymakers toward responsible business practices, discrepancies in rating methodologies raise concerns about their reliability and strategic value. Using a conceptual and theoretical framework, the paper integrates perceptions from institutional theory, signaling theory, and the sociology of valuation to explore how ESG ratings shape corporate sustainability narratives. It also draws on empirical studies to demonstrate inconsistencies in ESG scores and their consequences for financial markets. The study identifies three primary flaws in ESG ratings: (1) Divergent methodologies lead to inconsistent scores across rating agencies; (2) Firms prioritize ESG disclosure over actual sustainability improvements, fostering greenwashing; and (3) The lack of transparency in ESG rating methodologies distorts investment signals, leading to mispricing risks and misaligned sustainability incentives. Additionally, the absence of strong social indicators within ESG frameworks may contribute to the ineffectiveness of these ratings in truly capturing corporate sustainability. T he paper does not provide primary empirical analysis but synthesizes existing literature to propose a refined understanding of ESG ratings. It highlights the need for future research on regulatory standardization, AI-driven ESG assessments, and independent verification mechanisms. The findings suggest that investors should not rely solely on ESG ratings when making financial decisions. Instead, they should combine multiple sustainability metrics and qualitative assessments to avoid misleading investment choices. A lack of ESG rating standardization risks undermining public trust in sustainable finance and corporate responsibility efforts. Furthermore, the insufficient emphasis on social indicators within ESG ratings may hinder their ability to promote genuine corporate accountability and social progress. This paper contributes to the growing critique of ESG rating methodologies by arguing that without regulatory intervention, ESG scores will continue to serve as unreliable indicators of corporate sustainability.Öğe The mediating role of temperament and character on the relationship between mindfulness and entrepreneurial personality(Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Mbh & Co Kg, 2018) Yener, Serdar; Arslan, Aykut; Demirtas, OzgurThe number of studies investigating the concept of entrepreneurship has increased in recent years, with efforts now focusing on using different disciplines and models to gain an understanding of its characteristics such as personality, psychology, and biological features being of particular interest. Within this context, this study seeks answers whether both the personality and psychology variables affected entrepreneurship. A group of entrepreneurs (n=197) from the Turkish city of Konya, a city renowned for the dynamism of its SMEs (Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises), is used as the study sample. The results indicate that the full model explains 63% of the variance: yet, only temperament seems to mediate this relationship but not the character.Öğe The moderating roles of technological self-efficacy and time management in the technostress and employee performance relationship through burnout(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2021) Yener, Serdar; Arslan, Aykut; Kilinc, SebahattinPurpose The ongoing dispute as to whether using technology extensively at work may cause harm continues to gain momentum. Thus, the need for more research on the harmful effect of using technology at work and on the indirect effects on work performance is needed. The call for additional moderators in technostress research is still ongoing. The research contributes to the abovementioned gaps in the literature by analyzing a model with two moderators. Design/methodology/approach The sample population was chosen randomly from the lists provided by civil-servant unions and the chamber of commerce subsidiaries in the northwest region of Turkey. The employees received letters that explained the purpose of the study; the questionnaires sent to them. Out of 500 forms, 328 were returned. PLS-SEM technique was selected for hypothesis testing. Findings The results revealed support for all the hypotheses, and proposed moderators can be used to mitigate the harms of technostress and burnout. The findings have implications for both theory and practice. Research limitations/implications The limitation of this research is its sample characteristics. Due to the cross-sectional nature of the data set, it is difficult to claim causality. Therefore, readers should use caution when extending generalizations to a broader population. As for the theoretical implications, the interest in the challenges posed by various technologies in the workplace on human psychology and health over the long term is quite new. And there is still room for other mediating and moderating mechanism for the interplay between technostress and related outcomes. Practical implications One of the practical implications is that technology at work might have the potential to create stress, sometimes greater than its benefits. The effects that might be created by other sources of stress when combined with stress related to technology in the workplace should also be taken seriously. There are tools to reduce the harm caused by technostress that practitioners could make use of such as time-management interventions. Originality/value The dispute whether using technology extensively at work may cause harm rather than advantage continues to confuse people, and with time it is gaining momentum. Thus, there is necessity for more research on the harms of technology, and especially on the indirect effects on work performance. Second, the vast technostress literature seems to neglect to discern task performance from contextual one as the dependent variable. Lastly, the call for additional moderators in technostress research is still prevailing. The research contributes to the abovementioned gaps in the literature by analyzing a model with two moderators.Öğe The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Fulfilling the SDGs: A Focus on Portugal and Turkey(Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2025) Rocha, Helena Belchior; Yener, Serdar; Arslan, Aykut; Chichevaliev, StefanSocial entrepreneurship has emerged as an innovative approach to addressing social and environmental issues with the aim of combining innovation, resources, and business opportunities with the desire to create positive social change. Portugal and Turkey were the 2 countries chosen to be compared. In this sense, social entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in promoting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This chapter explores how social entrepreneurship can contribute to the achievement of the 2030 SDGs. Through some practical examples, this chapter will highlight how social entrepreneurs are using innovation and entrepreneurship to address some of the most pressing challenges that the world is facing today. Throughout this chapter, we hope to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of social entrepreneurship in promoting the 2030 SDGs and inspire others to follow the example of these innovative social entrepreneurs. © 2025 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.Öğe Understanding Career Adapt Abilities, Career Stress, Work Stress, Career Regret, Job Satisfaction Among Nursing Professionals(Wiley, 2024) Akturan, Abdulkadir; Arslan, Aykut; Yener, Serdar; Kilinc, SebahattinAimThis study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the interrelationships among career stress, work stress, career regret, job satisfaction and career adapt abilities within the nursing profession.DesignThe research involved a sample of 576 nurses from ten urban hospitals, distributed across five distinct cities in Turkiye, between December 2023 and January 2024. The study employed regression models to systematically test hypotheses, providing nuanced insights into the complex dynamics of the variables under investigation.MethodsRegression models were utilized to test the hypotheses systematically, considering the moderating role of career adapt abilities. The study included a sample of 576 nurses from 10 urban hospitals in Turkey, distributed across five distinct cities. This approach allowed for a detailed examination of the intricate relationships between career stress, work stress, career regret, job satisfaction and career adapt abilities within the nursing profession.ResultsThe findings underscore the delicate balance between the positive gains of job satisfaction and the challenges posed by career stress, work stress and career regret in the multifaceted landscape of nursing.ConclusionIn nursing, the relationship between career stress, work stress, career regret and job satisfaction include progress, resilience and obstacles. Developing strategies requires a cooperative effort from health care organizations, nursing leaders and individual nurses.ImpactThe research provides valuable insights into the interplay of these factors and emphasizes the moderating role played by career adapt abilities. The implications of the study extend to healthcare organizations, nursing leaders and individual nurses. The research advocates for collaborative strategies aimed at enhancing job satisfaction, alleviating stressors and addressing career regret. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the retention of a resilient nursing workforce, emphasizing the importance of strategies that support the well-being and satisfaction of nurses in their careers.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.Öğe UNFULFILLED PROMISES OF BACK-OFFICE E-GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS: EMPLOYEE PERCEPTIONS AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN TURKISH MUNICIPALITIES(Informing Science Institute, 2026) Arslan, Aykut; Yener, Serdar; Akturan, AbdülkadirAim/Purpose To diagnose the internal state of municipal digital transformation by identifying and characterizing the perception gaps between employees’ current and targeted states of back-office e-government systems (process efficiency, data integration, technological competence, digital stress). Background Despite large investments in municipal ICT and national digital strategies, back-office integration remains understudied; employee experiences may reveal implementation shortfalls that system metrics alone miss. This paper mobilizes a socio-technical and public-value perspective to address that gap. Methodology Online survey of municipal employees (final analysis, N = 386) using 30 paired Likert items (current vs. targeted). Quantitative analyses included paired-samples t-tests, effect sizes (Cohen’s d), exploratory factor analysis (EFA), K-means clustering, MANOVA/MANCOVA, and linear discriminant analysis (LDA). Missing data and standard diagnostics were reported and handled as described in the manuscript. Contribution Provides a diagnostic assessment of employee perceptions, offering an informative foundation for understanding the discrepancies between digital policy goals and operational realities. Findings Large perception gaps exist in all four dimensions: process efficiency, data integration (the largest gap), technological competence, and digital stress (current © 2026 Informing Science Institute. All rights reserved.Öğe Unveiling the Ethical Dilemmas of Digital Piracy: A Comprehensive Exploration of Motivations, Attitudes, and Behaviors(Mdpi, 2024) Belchior-Rocha, Helena; Arslan, Aykut; Yener, SerdarDriven by several elements, including the unwillingness to pay for material, the spread of subscription services, and the profitability of illegal activity, digital piracy has grown to be a common problem in the contemporary world. Along with financial damages for businesses and content creators, this phenomenon has legal repercussions for individuals involved in piracy and cybersecurity issues. The effective fight against digital piracy depends on an awareness of the drivers and hazards connected with this illegal activity. With an eye towards a thorough knowledge of this intricate problem, in this study, the focus centers on the reasons, attitudes, and actions behind digital piracy. Through examining how people defend their behavior in particular situations, in this study, the aim is to clarify the ethical issues and decision-making procedures related to piracy-even among otherwise law-abiding people. Combining a variety of the relevant literature and ideas, including situation ethics theory, in this study, we seek to provide insights for legislators, business players, and academics eager to meet the difficulties presented by digital piracy. This study adds to the continuous discussion on lessening the detrimental effects of digital piracy on content creators, businesses, and cybersecurity by looking at the underlying reasons for piracy and supporting legal access to material. Along with a dearth of research on the origins and moral questions of digital piracy, there is a lot of contradictory material. By examining the factors behind this unlawful activity, clarifying the complex dynamics involved, and offering understanding of the causes of digital piracy, this study seeks to close a significant void in the knowledge. The findings of this study will enable individuals to develop strategies for handling this prevalent issue in the digital era. Developing successful interventions that can reduce this illegal conduct and safeguard the interests of content producers, businesses, and cybersecurity overall depends on an awareness of the reasons behind digital piracy. This study advances the knowledge of the difficulties presented by this global phenomenon by investigating the ethical issues and decision-making procedures related to digital piracy.
