Academic Cheating in Undergraduates: Examining Associated Factors

Abstract

Academic cheating has become a major problem nationwide, with rates only continuing to increase. Therefore, factors associated with academic cheating have been widely studied in psychology in order to cultivate effectual methods to prevent academic cheating. Past studies have shown that peer competition, a low grade point average, and majoring in business have all been associated with higher rates of cheating. In light of this research, a survey study was proposed to look at the relationships between graduate school competition, enrollment in an honors program, and rates of academic cheating. Possible interventions to prevent future academic cheating, including intermediations at the graduate and primary education levels, were suggested.