Exploring academic dishonesty in the Middle East
A Qualitative Analysis of Students' Perceptions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4097121 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Saladin Aljurf (American University of Sharjah), Lindsay J Kemp (0000-0002-6798-6375, American University of Sharjah, corresponding author), Linzi J Kemp (American University of Sharjah), Paul Williams (0000-0001-6259-0390, American University of Sharjah) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 1461-1473 |
| Publication date | 2020-07-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03075079.2018.1564262 |
| OpenAlex | W2911191812 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 54 |
Most previous studies of academic dishonesty have been conducted in North America and Europe, and have focused on the contextual, institutional, and individual factors that influence students' propensity to cheat. While such studies offer useful background and structure to this endemic problem, this study aimed to gain deeper insights into student perceptions of academic dishonesty in a multi-cultural context. Our study sample was sourced from a large private university based in the United Arab Emirates, in which there is a culturally diverse mix of national and international students (Arab and non-Arab). From our data, while a number of student perceptions were similar to those reported in other studies, several new socio-cultural themes emerged. In particular, Arab students perceived: peer student obligations; patriarchal pressure; shame avoidance; and a Fahlawi [Fahlawi - derives from 'fellahin' or quick-witted individual. This Arab cultural term references a person with a highly adaptive attitude and an ability to achieve things with minimal effort] mind-set, as being influential on their academic dishonesty attitudes and behaviours
Academic Dishonesty · Academic integrity · Sample (material · Shame · Academic integrity and plagiarism · Deception detection and forensic psychology · Ethics in Business and Education
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| Unique citing works | 13 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 13 |