Personality Factors Relating to Dishonest AI Use in Higher Education

Academic Level at Time of Presentation

Graduate

Major

Experimental Psychology

2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation

Graduate

2nd Student Major

Experimental Psychology

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Dr. Patrick Cushen

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Oral Presentation

Abstract/Description

As AI tools become more common, students may be more likely to make use of them for academically dishonest purposes. This study investigates the relationships between AI-driven and more traditional forms of academic dishonesty and personality factors such as fear of failure, goal orientation, need for cognition, and self-efficacy. We found significant correlations between students' academic dishonesty and most of the traits studied.

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Personality Factors Relating to Dishonest AI Use in Higher Education

As AI tools become more common, students may be more likely to make use of them for academically dishonest purposes. This study investigates the relationships between AI-driven and more traditional forms of academic dishonesty and personality factors such as fear of failure, goal orientation, need for cognition, and self-efficacy. We found significant correlations between students' academic dishonesty and most of the traits studied.