Factors That Explain Academic Dishonesty Among University Students in Thailand. Issue 2 (17th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thomas, Darrin
• Is Part Of: Ethics & behavior. Volume 27:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 140
• Page End: 154
• Publication Date: 2017-02-17
• Subjects: academic dishonesty -- correlational design -- learning environment -- motivation -- mind-set -- structural equation modeling -- Thailand; Ethics -- Periodicals; 170.5
• DOI: 10.1080/10508422.2015.1131160
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1050-8422

Abstract

Abstract : Academic dishonesty is a problem that continues to plague universities. Few studies have examined how mind-set and individualism contribute to academic dishonesty. Using structural equation modeling, a model was developed to explain academic dishonesty, which included mind-set, individualistic learning environment, individualism, and motivation to study. A total of 207 university students in Thailand participated. The final model explained 30% of the variance in academic dishonesty. All variables in this study had a negative relationship with academic dishonesty, indicating that improvements in mind-set, learning environment, and motivation could change perceptions of academic dishonesty.