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<p>This study investigated the attitudes of high school students toward academic dishonesty, examining variations based on gender, grade level, and academic achievement. Academic dishonesty is a critical national concern, often highlighted by media during exam periods and becoming more pronounced after test results are released. Cheating not only distorts self-perception for employers but also undermines moral responsibility. In light of the increasing prevalence of academic dishonesty, this research focuses on the perceptions of Ethiopian students, particularly within the unique cultural and socioeconomic contexts of the Sidama and Gedeo regions. A descriptive cross-sectional survey utilizing a quantitative approach was conducted with 392 students selected through multistage sampling from 14 high schools in Ethiopia’s Sidama Region and Gedeo Zone. Attitudes were assessed using a 14-item, five-point Likert scale, which demonstrated acceptable internal consistency in a pilot study (Cronbach’s α = 0.85). Participants aged 15 to 20, included 52.3% males and 47.7% females. The overall weighted mean score was 3.67, indicating relatively permissive attitudes toward academic dishonesty. There were no significant differences in mean attitudes based on gender, t (374) = 1.91, <i>p</i> = 0.056, or grade level, F (3, 388) = 1.56, <i>p</i> = 0.198. However, academic achievement showed a strong positive correlation with more permissive attitudes, <i>r</i> = 0.75, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001. These findings suggest generally permissive attitudes toward academic dishonesty, with no significant differences by gender or grade level, and a notable association between academic achievement and attitudes that warrants further exploration.</p>

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Analysis of academic dishonesty among secondary school students with particular emphasis on attitudes, academic achievement, grade level and gender

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    2026年4月6日

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  • Mihretu Samuel Dangiso,
  • Abrham Petros Wontamo,
  • Biniam Birru Abera

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This study investigated the attitudes of high school students toward academic dishonesty, examining variations based on gender, grade level, and academic achievement. Academic dishonesty is a critical national concern, often highlighted by media during exam periods and becoming more pronounced after test results are released. Cheating not only distorts self-perception for employers but also undermines moral responsibility. In light of the increasing prevalence of academic dishonesty, this research focuses on the perceptions of Ethiopian students, particularly within the unique cultural and socioeconomic contexts of the Sidama and Gedeo regions. A descriptive cross-sectional survey utilizing a quantitative approach was conducted with 392 students selected through multistage sampling from 14 high schools in Ethiopia’s Sidama Region and Gedeo Zone. Attitudes were assessed using a 14-item, five-point Likert scale, which demonstrated acceptable internal consistency in a pilot study (Cronbach’s α = 0.85). Participants aged 15 to 20, included 52.3% males and 47.7% females. The overall weighted mean score was 3.67, indicating relatively permissive attitudes toward academic dishonesty. There were no significant differences in mean attitudes based on gender, t (374) = 1.91, p = 0.056, or grade level, F (3, 388) = 1.56, p = 0.198. However, academic achievement showed a strong positive correlation with more permissive attitudes, r = 0.75, p < 0.001. These findings suggest generally permissive attitudes toward academic dishonesty, with no significant differences by gender or grade level, and a notable association between academic achievement and attitudes that warrants further exploration.