Capitalism and crime in the classroom: An analysis of academic dishonesty and latent student attitudes.
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| Title: | Capitalism and crime in the classroom: An analysis of academic dishonesty and latent student attitudes. |
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| Authors: | Burrus, Robert T.1 (AUTHOR), Jones, Adam T.1 (AUTHOR), Schuhmann, Peter W.1 (AUTHOR) schuhmannp@uncw.edu |
| Source: | Journal of Education for Business. Jan2016, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p23-31. 9p. 1 Diagram, 6 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: | *Student cheating, *College student attitudes, *Curriculum planning, *Education, Capitalism, Risk aversion |
| Abstract: | University students' latent attitudes toward capitalism were quantified and used to predict self-reported cheating behaviors. Results suggest that the relationship between student academic dishonesty and attitudes toward capitalism are complex. Students indicating a strong degree of risk aversion are less likely to report cheating behaviors. Students demonstrating a preference for equality over efficiency, while no more likely to be cheaters, may cheat more often. Efficiency-minded students do not appear to be more likely to cheat, but may engage in fewer instances of cheating. Implications for curriculum development in economics and business programs are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Abstract: | University students' latent attitudes toward capitalism were quantified and used to predict self-reported cheating behaviors. Results suggest that the relationship between student academic dishonesty and attitudes toward capitalism are complex. Students indicating a strong degree of risk aversion are less likely to report cheating behaviors. Students demonstrating a preference for equality over efficiency, while no more likely to be cheaters, may cheat more often. Efficiency-minded students do not appear to be more likely to cheat, but may engage in fewer instances of cheating. Implications for curriculum development in economics and business programs are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| ISSN: | 08832323 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08832323.2015.1110105 |
