2nd Edition

The Routledge Handbook of Behavioural Accounting Research

Edited By Theresa Libby, Linda Thorne Copyright 2025
722 Pages 47 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

722 Pages 47 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

722 Pages 47 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The Routledge Handbook of Behavioural Accounting Research covers a full range of theoretical, methodological, and statistical approaches relied upon by behavioural accounting researchers, giving the reader a good grounding in both theoretical perspectives and practical applications. Behavioural research is broadly defined as research focused at the individual or small group level, drawing... Read more

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SECTION I Overview

1 Introduction to the Second Edition

Theresa Libby and Linda Thorne

2 Planning for Research Success by Answering Three (Universal) Questions

William R. Kinney, Jr.

3 Experimental Effectiveness and the Predictive Validity Model

Robert Libby, Robert Bloomfield, and Mark W. Nelson

 

SECTION II Theoretical Perspectives as Applied to Behavioural Accounting Research (Link 1)

4 Understanding and Improving Judgment and Decision-Making in Accounting

S. Jane Jollineau and Kim I. Mendoza

5 Social Psychology Theories as Applied to Behavioural Accounting Research

Steven E. Kaplan, Janet A. Samuels, and Kimberly M. Sawers

6 Theoretical Frameworks in Ethics, Morality, and Philosophy Applied to Behavioural Accounting Research

James C. Gaa

7 Stakeholder and Legitimacy Frameworks as Applied to Behavioural Accounting Research

Giacomo Manetti and Marco Bellucci

8 Agency Theory: Applications in Behavioural Accounting Research

Irene M. Gordon and Kim Trottier

9 Linguistic Features, Nonverbal Cues, and Media Channels in Financial Disclosures: Insights and Implications from the Experimental Literature

Nicole Cade, Kristina M. Rennekamp, and Amanda Winn

10 A Theory-Based Synthesis of Experimental Research on Accounting Standard Setting

Shana Clor-Proell, Cassie Mongold, and Brian J. White

11 Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence in Behavioural Accounting Research

Sean A. Dennis and Oleksandr Kondrachuk

 

SECTION III Operationalization of Theoretical Constructs (Links 2 and 3)

12 The Development of Behavioural Measures of Accounting Constructs

Linda Thorne and Sameera Khatoon

13 Manipulation and Attention Checks in Behavioural Accounting Research

Jacob M. Rose

14 Social Desirability in Behavioural Accounting Research

Radzi Jidin and Gary S. Monroe

 

SECTION IV Study Design Choices (Link 4a)

15 "Moving Beyond the Lab": Building on Experimental Accounting Researchers’ Core Competencies to Expand Methodological Diversity in Accounting Research

Steven E. Salterio and Pujawati Mariestha (Estha) Gondowijoyo

16 Maximizing the Contribution of JDM-Style Experiments in Accounting

Kathryn Kadous and Yuepin (Daniel) Zhou

17 Experimental Economics: A Primer for Accounting Researchers

Bryan K. Church and Lucy F. Ackert

18 Survey Research: Facts and Perceptions

J.F.M.G. (Jan) Bouwens

19 The Field Research Method as Applied to Behavioural Accounting Research: Interviews and Observation

Matthew Hall and Martin Messner

20 The Field Research Method as Applied to Behavioural Accounting Research: Case Studies

Ariela Caglio and Angelo Ditillo

21 New Technologies for Behavioural Accounting Experiments

Kristian Rotaru, Axel K.-D. Schulz, and Dennis D. Fehrenbacher

 

SECTION V Study Implementation (Link 4b)

22 The Ethics of Behavioural Accounting Research

Mary E. Marshall and Robin R. Radtke

23 Use of Student and Online Participants in Behavioural Accounting Research

Anis Triki and Vicky Arnold

24 Improving Statistical Practice: Why Power, Confidence Intervals, and Replication Should No Longer Be Neglected in Behavioural Accounting Research

R. Murray Lindsay

25 Carrying Out Experiential Surveys/Questionnaires: Tips and Traps

Steven E. Salterio

 

SECTION VI Data Analysis Issues (Link 4c)

26 A Modern Guide to Preliminary Data Analysis and Data Cleansing in Behavioural Accounting Research

Ethan G. LaMothe and Donna Bobek

27 Contrast Coding in ANOVA and Regression

Susan Pickard Ravenscroft and Frank A. Buckless

28 Moderation and Mediation in Behavioural Accounting Research

Ian Burt and Clark Hampton

29 Conditional Process Analysis in Behavioural Accounting Research

Jonathan Farrar

30 Structural Equation Modelling in Behavioural Accounting Research

Jonathan Farrar, Lan Guo, and Harjot S. Mehmi

31 Review of Specialized Multivariate Approaches in Behavioural Accounting Research

Jean-François Henri

 

SECTION VII External Validity Concerns (Link 5)

32 Interpreting, Assessing, and Enhancing External Validity: Examples from Behavioural Research in Taxation

Andrew D. Cuccia and Anne M. Magro

33 Behavioural Accounting Research: A Cross-Cultural Accounting Perspective

Stephen B. Salter and Hong Kim Duong

34 Risk Management: Towards a Behavioural Perspective

Jeannine Jeitziner, Anette Mikes, and Daniel Oyon

 

SECTION VIII Publication Considerations

35 Writing a Literature Review in Behavioural Accounting Research

Lindsay M. Andiola and Candice T. Hux

36 Preparing a Written Review for Behavioural Accounting Research Manuscripts

Jennifer Joe and Isaac L. Yamoah

37 Navigating the Journal Review Process

Leslie Berger, Dorian Lane, and Chris Wong

38 Replication of Published Studies in Behavioural Accounting Research

Frank G.H. Hartmann and Karen J. de Meyst

Index

Biography

Theresa Libby is the Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting in the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting, University of Central Florida, USA.

Linda Thorne is Professor of Accounting at the Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada.