Exploring the Intention to Cheat Among Undergraduate Students through the Lens of the Theory of Planned Behaviour

The escalation of academic dishonesty cases is becoming alarming. This study uses the Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB) and conscientiousness as an antecedent intention to cheat. Data were collected through electronic paper forms. Partial least squares path modeling (PLS-SEM) was used analyze responses from 917 undergraduate students in a Malaysian public university. results support that valid predictor cheat among students. Further, three constructs TPB, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, attitude, significantly mediated conscientiousness-intention relationship. Researchers are encouraged test model private universities other countries. first Malaysia using TPB model. Implications for ethics education research discussed.