The Impact of Perceived Peer Behavior, Probable Detection and Punishment Severity on Student Cheating Behavior

Carol M. Megehee · Deborah F. Spake

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A study was conducted among marketing students to assess perceptions of their own and others’ plagiarism, likelihood of being caught, and appropriate sanctions for cheating. Students admitted to having plagiarized, though overwhelmingly they believed these activities were more common among classmates. Perceptions of peer behavior was positively related to cheating, while likelihood of being caught and punishment had a negative impact on cheating behavior involving paper writing; however, likelihood of being caught did not have an impact on cheating related to tests and homework. Prescriptions for marketing educators are provided addressing preventative policies/procedure, a culture of academic integrity, teaching techniques to reduce cheating, and sanctions that motivate students to be honest.

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