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A Systematic Review Into the Psychological Causes and Correlates of Plagiarism.

Authors :
Moss, Simon A.
White, Barbara
Lee, Jim
Source :
Ethics & Behavior. May/Jun2018, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p261-283. 23p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Interventions that are designed to stem plagiarism do not always override the motivation of individuals to cheat and, therefore, may not diminish misconduct. To inform more effective approaches, we conducted a systematic review to clarify the psychological causes of plagiarism. This review of 83 empirical papers showed that a specific blend of circumstances may foster plagiarism: an emphasis on competition and success rather than development and cooperation coupled with impaired resilience, limited confidence, impulsive tendencies, and biased cognitions. Fortunately, whenever students feel their life and studies align to their future aspirations, many of these circumstances tend to dissipate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10508422
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ethics & Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128536209
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2017.1341837