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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
The International "Journal of Academic Research for Humanities"

Research Articles

Academic Integrity: Gender wise Tendency in Mirpur, AJ&K

Published 22-05-2025

  • Rizwa Nadeem
    • ,
  • Saira Farooq Shah
    • ,
  • Razia Rizve

Rizwa Nadeem
Research Scholar, Department of Education, Mirpur University of Science &Technology (MUST), Mirpur, AJ&K 10250, Pakistan

Saira Farooq Shah
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mirpur University of Science &Technology (MUST), Mirpur, AJ&K 10250, Pakistan

Razia Rizve
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mirpur University of Science &Technology (MUST), Mirpur, AJ&K 10250, Pakistan

Abstract

Academic integrity is critical for improving the quality and prestige of institutions worldwide. This study attempts to explore gender-wise tendencies in academic integrity among undergraduates in Mirpur, AJ&K. In this quantitative study, A descriptive research design is used. Pilot testing is conducted to ensure the validity and reliability of the research instrument. The collected data is subjected to a reliability test, and the value of Cronbach’s Alpha is .804. The researcher handed questionnaires to 502 undergraduates from two affiliated colleges and Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST). The data was collected and analyzed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings show that plagiarism and prior cheating behaviour exhibit a statistically significant gender variation, whereas other behaviours such as cheating in examinations, falsification, receiving outside assistance, and lying about academic assignments are not significant. The results indicate that gender can affect certain types of academic dishonesty but not academic integrity in general. The findings highlight the lack of awareness about integrity policies and emphasize the need to prompt educators and policymakers to devise effective strategies that promote academic integrity.

Keywords

Academic, Integrity, Undergraduate , Students, Mirpur, AJ&K, Academic dishonesty

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