Faculty influences on academic integrity at postgraduate level – views from Spanish universities

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5212/PraxEduc.v.20.24495.010

Abstract

This paper uses a survey methodology to explore the diverse views of Spanish university faculty teaching postgraduate students on academic dishonesty. A total of 489 professors and lecturers were surveyed. The results were analysed and split into four clusters reflecting faculty views on preventing and addressing dishonesty. The largest cluster (39%) thought it is essential to detect dishonesty and impose strong sanctions when misconduct occurred. A smaller group (15.7%) believed the university system was not responsible for academic dishonesty. Additionally, 78.7% agreed that technological factors were the main cause of breaches, as technology allows students to act dishonestly with ease. The findings highlight the need for a shared understanding of the role the whole academic community has in developing a culture of academic integrity, where all faculty recognize that promoting academic integrity is part of their responsibility.

Keywords: Postgraduate. Academic Dishonesty. Institutional Factors.

Biografie autore

  • Antoni Cerdà-Navarro, Universitat de les Illes Balears

    PhD. in Education Sciences by the University of Balearic Islands. Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

  • Maria Vallespir-Adillón, Universitat de les Illes Balears

    Master’s in Human Cognition by the University of the Balearic Islands. Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

  • Mercè Morey-López, Universitat de les Illes Balears

    PhD. in Education Sciences by the University of Balearic Islands. Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

  • Jaume Sureda-Negre, Universitat de les Illes Balears

    PhD. in Education Sciences by the University of Barcelona. Emeritus Professor at the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Pubblicato

2025-03-03

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Seção Temática: Ética, Integridade e Inteligência Artificial

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Faculty influences on academic integrity at postgraduate level – views from Spanish universities. Práxis Educativa, [S. l.], v. 20, p. 1–20, 2025. DOI: 10.5212/PraxEduc.v.20.24495.010. Disponível em: https://revistas.uepg.br/index.php/praxiseducativa/article/view/24495. Acesso em: 7 mag. 2026.

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