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论文类型：期刊论文

发表时间：2014-09-01

发表刊物：COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR

收录刊物：EI、SSCI、SCIE

卷号：38

页面范围：220-228

ISSN号：0747-5632

关键字：Deterrence theory; Neutralization theory; Personal use of the Internet

摘要：This paper examines the influence of neutralization techniques, perceived sanction severity, perceived detection certainty and perceived benefits of using the Internet for personal purposes on intention to use the Internet at work for personal use. To do so, we draw on a conceptual framework integrating neutralization theory and general deterrence theory. The study finds that both neutralization techniques and perceived benefits have a positive effect on personal use of the Internet. Perceived detection certainty is found to have a negative effect on personal use of the Internet, while the effect of perceived sanctions severity on personal use of the Internet is not significant. The effect of neutralization and perceived benefits are much stronger than perceived detection certainty. The findings suggest that people may think more about neutralization and perceived benefits than they do about costs, when deciding whether to use the Internet at work for personal purposes. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.