The Net Generation and Academic Dishonesty in Malaysia

摘要

This paper is a preliminary report on the findings of a quantitative pilot study on academic dishonesty among the Net generation in a higher institution in Malaysia. The preliminary study was carried out at a public higher institution in Malaysia. 100 questionnaires were distributed to 100 diploma students who were the respondents for this study. The study reveals students are knowledgeable about the university's policy which enforces serious penalty for academic cheating. The findings indicate peer pressure and collectivism culture contribute to academic cheating among the students. The findings provide some understanding of this problem so higher institutions could exercise necessary precautions.