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Applying criminological theory to academic fraud

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  • Nicholas Walker
  • Kristy Holtfreter

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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.

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  • Nicholas Walker & Kristy Holtfreter, 2015. "Applying criminological theory to academic fraud," Journal of Financial Crime, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 22(1), pages 48-62, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jfcpps:jfc-12-2013-0071
    DOI: 10.1108/JFC-12-2013-0071
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    Cited by:

    1. Teddy Lazebnik & Dan Gorlitsky, 2023. "Can We Mathematically Spot the Possible Manipulation of Results in Research Manuscripts Using Benford’s Law?," Data, MDPI, vol. 8(11), pages 1-11, October.
    2. Hazra, Ummaha & Priyo, Asad Karim Khan, 2022. "Unethical practices in online classes during COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of affordances using routine activity theory," MPRA Paper 117853, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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