Academic dishonesty among university students: Sophomores, juniors and seniors
List of Authors
  • Imelia Laura Daneil , Tang Howe Eng

Keyword
  • ethics, cheating, semesters, sophomores, seniors

Abstract
  • Many studies show an escalating rate of cheating as compared to yesteryears. Therefore, this study evaluated and examined the university students’ perceptions towards the prevalence of academic dishonesty among different semesters consist of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This study utilized a quantitative research method involved research instrument which is questionnaire. The study included a total of 96 university students from different semesters. The findings discovered that there is a significant difference among sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Significantly, seniors’ university students perceived the highest prevalence of academic dishonesty as compared to sophomores and juniors university students. Thus, it is suggested that academic institution should work collaboratively to expedite student awareness and academic integrity to promote for the culture of academic integrity.

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