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Academic Dishonesty among Students: Quantitative Analysis of Cheating Behaviors in the Context of a Private University in Bangladesh

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Mashfia Afrin
Bachelor of Arts in English, FASS
Nusrat Jahan
Bachelor of Arts in English, FASS
Tasnim Jerin Tuhin
Bachelor of Arts in English, FASS
Raabi Muhammad Rahin
Bachelor of Arts in English, FASS
Supervisors
Dr. Prodhan Mahbub Ibna Seraj
Associate Professor, Faculty, FASS

Abstract

Academic dishonesty among students is a growing concern in higher education, especially in the context of rapidly evolving information and communication technology. The aim of this study is to identify the most prevalent methods of academically dishonest behavior among the students of American International University-Bangladesh. A quantitative research approach was utilized, which involved 69 randomly selected participants. Data were collected through a 15-item questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of this study show that the most frequent academically unethical behavior among the students is looking up answers in the web when they are not allowed to, and the least concerning one is the usage of cheat sheets in offline exams. Overall, the results suggest that students engage more frequently in unethical behaviors in online settings, so it has been recommended to use open-ended or application-based questions in online exams, instead of fact-recall items.. However, limitations such as small sample size and reliance on self-reported data should be addressed in future research.

Keywords

Academic Dishonesty Unethical Behavior Cheating Students Online class Exams

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication:
  • Conference Name: 2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION 2025
  • Date of Conference: 24/09/2025 - 24/09/2025
  • Venue: Hybrid
  • Organizer: INTI International University, Malaysia
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