Low self-control, rational choice, and student test cheating

Using scenario-based survey data from a sample of 330 university students, this study examined the effects of low self-control, rational choice variables, and control measures on intentions to cheat on a college exam. A moderate bivariate association was observed between low self-control and cheatin...

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Main Author: Tibbetts, Stephen G. (Author)
Contributors: Myers, David L.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 1999
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 1999, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 179-200
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Keywords:
Corporate Crime
Academic Dishonesty
Deviant Behavior
Grade Point Average
Rational Choice
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Summary:Using scenario-based survey data from a sample of 330 university students, this study examined the effects of low self-control, rational choice variables, and control measures on intentions to cheat on a college exam. A moderate bivariate association was observed between low self-control and cheating intentions. However, a series of multivariate regression equations showed that low selfcontrol did not have a significant effect on intentions to cheat once the influence of other variables, especially anticipated shame, were controlled. Furthermore, findings supported the rational choice framework in explaining student decisions to cheat. Implications regarding these findings are discussed.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02887271