Cheating by Economics Students: A Comparison of Survey Results

Social desirability bias in relation to academic cheating behaviors of nursing students

“…The results relating to the education level of the parent are consistent with previous studies that found that first generation students do not cheat more frequently than students whose parents have previously attained advanced degrees. [38,39] While results relating to the education of the level of the parent are consistent with existing literature, the findings relating to grade point average were surprising, as extant research has consistently found a relationship between grade point average and prevalence of academic cheating. The difference between the results from the current study and existing literature might be attributable to the 3.30 grade point average necessary for admission into the nursing program, thus resulting in a relatively homogenous grade point average.…”

Undergraduate Student Perceptions Regarding Cheating: Tier 1 Versus Tier 2 AACSB Accredited Business Schools

“…This parallels an earlier investigation by Nowell (1997), but is counter to the findings of Hetherington and Feldman (1964). Kerkvliet (1994) also found no relationship between GPA and cheating, but Bunn et al (1992) found GPA and cheating to be negatively correlated, as did Gardner et al (1988). Possibly, there were no significant differences in cheating behavior based on gender, religious activity, and overall GPA in this investigation because of the large number of respondents.…”

“…As with excessive partying, drinking is time consuming and can result in reduced time and desire to study, thereby increasing the likelihood of cheating. Kerkvliet (1994) also found that the most likely cheater was a heavy drinker who was a resident fraternity or sorority member.…”

“…As early as 1987 Stevens and Stevens reported a heightened concern about cheating in higher education. After the American Council on Higher Education reported in 1990 that cheating at colleges is on the rise, studies began to explore the issue of cheating (Bunn et al, 1992;Kerkvliet, 1994). Consistent with the work of Bunn et al (1992) and Kerkvliet (1994) the presumption is made that cheating behavior is related to the perceived costs and benefits of cheating.…”

“…After the American Council on Higher Education reported in 1990 that cheating at colleges is on the rise, studies began to explore the issue of cheating (Bunn et al, 1992;Kerkvliet, 1994). Consistent with the work of Bunn et al (1992) and Kerkvliet (1994) the presumption is made that cheating behavior is related to the perceived costs and benefits of cheating. Quite possibly the decision to cheat can also vary by certain demographic characteristics, a group of individual characteristics, as well as the educational environment.…”