Journal of Psychology and Social Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Journal of Psychology and Social Sciences

Academic Entitlement as a Moderator of Mastery Goals and Academic Dishonesty Among Undergraduates

Tsurayya Syarif Zain (Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya)
Siti Dini Fakhriya (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Rosita (Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study examines the associations of mastery-approach goals and academic entitlement with academic dishonesty and evaluates entitlement as a potential moderator among undergraduate students. The source manuscript describes convenience recruitment of 257 respondents through an online questionnaire, although the analytical sample requires confirmation. Academic dishonesty and entitlement were assessed using published instruments; the achievement goal instrument requires documentation. The reported correlations indicate a negative mastery approach–dishonesty association (r = −.12) and a positive entitlement–dishonesty association (r = .51). However, inconsistencies between regression coefficients, standard errors, and test statistics prevent a defensible decision concerning moderation. The available evidence therefore supports only a provisional discussion of motivational and responsibility-related correlates of academic integrity. Verified participant information and original statistical output are required before empirical conclusions can be finalized.

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JPSS

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Humanities Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Public Health Social Sciences

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Journal of Psychology and Social Sciences is a scientific journal published by CV. Doki Course and Training. The papers to be published in JPSS are research articles (quantitative or qualitative research approaches), literature studies or original ideas that are considered to contribute to ...