RT Article
T1 Low self-control, rational choice, and student test cheating
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 23
IS 2
SP 179
OP 200
A1 Tibbetts, Stephen G.
A2 Myers, David L.
LA English
YR 1999
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764202759
AB 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.
K1 Corporate Crime
K1 Academic Dishonesty
K1 Deviant Behavior
K1 Grade Point Average
K1 Rational Choice
DO 10.1007/BF02887271