Understanding the Role of Academic Self-Efficacy in Academic Cheating: A National Study of College Students

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Abstract

We utilized propensity score matching and a large sample of undergraduate students to examine the relationship between academic self-efficacy and academic cheating. Research findings revealed a stronger academic self-belief that cheating is necessary to keep up does lead to more self-reported academic cheating among college students.

Author

• Hongwei Yu, The University of Texas at Austin