Moral disengagement and academic cheating in college

Material Information

Title:
Moral disengagement and academic cheating in college
Series Title:
Barry University Theses -- College of Arts and Sciences – Psychology
Creator:
Francis, Kendra
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
86 leaves ; 28 cm

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Psychology

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Cheating (Education) -- United States ( lcsh )
Student ethics ( lcsh )
Education, Higher -- United States ( lcsh )
Ethics ( lcsh )
Genre:
Academic theses ( lcsh )

Notes

Abstract:
Cheating within institutions of higher education is a major problem with prevalence rates as high as 94%. Additionally, the majority of college students who admit to cheating also report negative attitudes towards cheating. Cava (2000) attempted to explain this belief-behavior discrepancy using Bandura’s theory of moral disengagement and identified eight significant predictors of academic cheating and/or moral disengagement among a population of junior high students. The purpose of the proposed study is to replicate and expand on the research of Cava (2000) using an undergraduate student population.
Thesis:
Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2007.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 71-75).

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright Kendra Francis. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
LB3609.F73 2007_FrancisKendra ( BU-Local )
Classification:
LB3609.F73 2007 ( lcc )

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