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: A newer study from SMU Cox School of Business suggests that for high-budget "spectacle" films, piracy may occasionally act as marketing, driving some users to the theater for the full experience.

: This recent study in ScienceDirect explores the psychological motivations of younger generations who prioritize convenience and price sensitivity over legal concerns. 6.7 / 10 123movies1...

: The paper argues that the widespread use of sites like 123Movies is driven by how closely their interfaces resemble legitimate Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms, making the transition "seamless" for users. Related Research on the Topic : A newer study from SMU Cox School

One particularly insightful paper is published in the journal Information Economics and Policy . Key Findings of the Paper Related Research on the Topic One particularly insightful

If you are interested in how these platforms operate and their impact, you might also find these studies relevant:

: Interestingly, the study highlights that legal and illegal usage are not mutually exclusive; nearly 47% of Netflix subscribers in a surveyed demographic also used illegal streaming platforms.

: Research from Carnegie Mellon University found that blocking multiple piracy sites simultaneously (like the 2018 shutdown of the original 123Movies) successfully increases legal streaming by up to 12% .