Naslov
What Prevents Students from Reporting Academic Misconduct? A Survey of Croatian Students

Autori
Pupovac, Vanja ; Popović, Stjepka ; Blažina, Vedran

Izvornik
Journal of Academic Ethics (1570-1727) 17 (2019); 389-400

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Academic misconduct ; Academic integrity ; Academic dishonesty ; Reporting academic misconduct

Sažetak
Academic misconduct is widespread in all cultures, and factors that influence it have been investigated for many years. An act of reporting peers’ misconduct not only identifies and prevents misconduct, but also encourages a student to think and act morally and raises awareness about academic integrity. The aim of this study was to determine factors that prevent students from reporting academic misconduct. A questionnaire to assess views on reporting the academic misconduct of a colleague was developed and sent to all students enrolled at the University of Rijeka, Croatia. Results indicate that a tendency to protect fellow student and to comply with other opinions is the most influential factor that prevents students from reporting peers’ misbehavior. Furthermore, scientific discipline, gender, and age are all significant factors in students’ intention to report peer misconduct. Understanding the factors that influence students’ willingness to report academic misconduct enables faculties, administrators and students to strengthen the ethical culture in the academic community.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija, Psihologija, Pedagogija, Interdisciplinarne društvene znanosti, Interdisciplinarne humanističke znanosti

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