A clear examples of Social and political theory studies is the article by Patten (1992). Patten
clearly uses LEGT in his explanations, but the tested model is a combination of Trotman and
Bradley’s work (1981) and PAT’s size hypothesis (Watts and Zimmerman 1978). Trotman
and Bradley do not clearly apply theory. The foundations of LEGT are provided by Preston
(1975). STAKT is mentioned in several review articles as a useful theory in the field of social
disclosure studies, but there is no clear example o testing this theory in relation to social
disclosures. STAKT research assumes the necessity of stakeholder’s support for continuation
of businesses. Mentioned before is the general idea behind LEGT, a contract between the firm
and society. Applied research methods are mainly statistical, with inconsistent modelling.
Briefly analysed, it can be said that none of the three categories has been fully developed.
There might be doubts in calling these full paradigms, especially due to a lack of theoretical
foundations.