Gender and academic integrity

This study investigated the academic integrity climate of a mid-sized, comp rehensive, private university. The role of differential uses of techniques of neutralization and deterrence were explored in an attempt to assess gend er differences in motivations surrounding cheating behaviors. A total of 53 2 undergraduate students participated in the survey Findings indicated that while both males and females are reluctant to report instances of academic dishonesty that they witness, there remain significant gender differences in student motivations to act honestly and refrain from cheating.