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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
Language: English
Authors: Burrus, Robert T., Jones, Adam T., Schuhmann, Peter W.
Source: Journal of Education for Business. 2016 91(1):23-31.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2016
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, College Students, Social Systems, Prediction, Correlation, Cheating, Ethics, Risk, Factor Analysis, Likert Scales, Predictor Variables, Student Surveys, Online Surveys, Questionnaires, Statistical Distributions
DOI: 10.1080/08832323.2015.1110105
ISSN: 0883-2323
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.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 28
Entry Date: 2015
Accession Number: EJ1084172
Database: ERIC
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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.
ISSN:0883-2323
DOI:10.1080/08832323.2015.1110105