Role of Big Personality Traits and Academic Selfefficacy in Tendency to Cheat and Cheat Attempt among High School Students

Author(s):

Mohammad Nazer , Romina Roohi , Mohammadreza Mokhtaree , Reza Bidaki , Ehsan Zarepur

Abstract:
Introduction
This study investigates the role of personality traits and academic selfefficacy in tendency to cheat among high school students.
Methods
260 students were selected using random sampling method. Study tools included Neo Personality Inventory, Jinks-Morgan Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, Sepehrinia′s Attitude toward Cheating Scale, and Scientific Knowledge Test. Data analyzed by using statistical regression and Chi-squared tests.
Results
The rate of attempt to cheating in boys and girls was 60% and 50 % respectively. Results showed that all dimensions of personality traits except openness to experience in boys, and conscientiousness in girls predicted cheating attempt (Self-efficacy explained 20% of variance of tendency to cheat in boys, and 15% in girls).
Conclusions
It can be concluded that there is a relationship between academic selfefficacy and big personality traits.
Keywords:

Cheating , Self , efficacy , Personality , Student

Language:
English
Published:
Focus on Science, Volume:2 Issue: 4, Oct-Dec 2016
Page:
3
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