TY - JOUR
T1 - Self control, perceived opportunity, knowledge and attitude as predictors of plagiarism by undergraduate students
AU - Yulianti, Praptini
AU - Permana, Ida Bagus Adi
AU - Paramita, Pramesti Pradna
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - This study investigated plagiarism among Indonesian undergraduate students and examined whether self-control, knowledge of plagiarism, attitude towards plagiarism and perceived opportunity predict students' plagiarism. The sample consisted of 420 undergraduate students from a state university in Surabaya, Indonesia. The students completed questionnaires which collected information on demographics, plagiarism, self-control, knowledge of plagiarism, attitude towards plagiarism, and perceived opportunity. The results indicated that male students have a significantly higher self-reported plagiarism rate than female students. The mean of self-reported plagiarism varied across faculties and increased along with the length of study in the university. The students' self-reported plagiarism was predicted by a positive attitude towards plagiarism, limited knowledge of plagiarism, and low self-control. The results are discussed in terms of their implications for future research and university policies on plagiarism.
AB - This study investigated plagiarism among Indonesian undergraduate students and examined whether self-control, knowledge of plagiarism, attitude towards plagiarism and perceived opportunity predict students' plagiarism. The sample consisted of 420 undergraduate students from a state university in Surabaya, Indonesia. The students completed questionnaires which collected information on demographics, plagiarism, self-control, knowledge of plagiarism, attitude towards plagiarism, and perceived opportunity. The results indicated that male students have a significantly higher self-reported plagiarism rate than female students. The mean of self-reported plagiarism varied across faculties and increased along with the length of study in the university. The students' self-reported plagiarism was predicted by a positive attitude towards plagiarism, limited knowledge of plagiarism, and low self-control. The results are discussed in terms of their implications for future research and university policies on plagiarism.
KW - Knowledge and attitude
KW - Opportunity
KW - Plagiarism
KW - Self-control
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85083055922
SN - 2201-1315
VL - 11
SP - 556
EP - 571
JO - International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change
JF - International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change
IS - 11
ER -