Applying criminological theory to academic fraud

Nicholas Walker and Kristy Holtfreter

Journal of Financial Crime, 2015, vol. 22, issue 1, 48-62

Abstract: Purpose - – This paper aims to examine academic dishonesty and research misconduct, two forms of academic fraud, and provides suggestions for future research informed by criminological theory. Design/methodology/approach - – After reviewing prior literature, this paper outlines four general criminological theories that can explain academic fraud. Findings - – While criminological theory has been applied to some studies of academic dishonesty, research misconduct has rarely been examined within a broader theoretical context. Practical implications - – This paper provides a blueprint for future theoretically informed analyses of academic fraud. Originality/value - – This paper represents a unique attempt to apply general criminological theories to diverse forms of fraud in higher education settings.

Keywords: Fraud; Academic dishonesty; Criminological theory; Research misconduct (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1108/JFC-12-2013-0071

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