Applying criminological theory to academic fraud. Issue 1 (5th January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walker, Nicholas; Holtfreter, Kristy
• Is Part Of: Journal of financial crime. Volume 22:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 62
• Publication Date: 2015-01-05
• Subjects: Fraud -- Academic dishonesty -- Criminological theory -- Research misconduct; Commercial crimes -- Periodicals; Commercial crimes -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Fraud -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Fraud -- Periodicals; White collar crimes -- Periodicals; 364.168
• DOI: 10.1108/JFC-12-2013-0071
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-0790

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This paper aims to examine academic dishonesty and research misconduct, two forms of academic fraud, and provides suggestions for future research informed by criminological theory. Design/methodology/approach: – After reviewing prior literature, this paper outlines four general criminological theories that can explain academic fraud. Findings: – While criminological theory has been applied to some studies of academic dishonesty, research misconduct has rarely been examined within a broader theoretical context. Practical implications: – This paper provides a blueprint for future theoretically informed analyses of academic fraud. Originality/value: – This paper represents a unique attempt to apply general criminological theories to diverse forms of fraud in higher education settings.