Predicting cheating in online proctoring exams : an application of the theory of planned behavior

Abstract EN

Institutions of higher education have widely applied remote tests using online proctoring.

the classical methods of detecting cheating are no longer successful in inhibiting cheating during online examinations.

there is a need to maintain academic integrity through online controlled assessments.

the purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that lead to cheating on exams during online proctoring.

using the theory of planned behavior was investigated; the extent to which attitudes, subjective social norms, perceived behavioral control, and moral obligation predicted cheating on an online proctoring exam.

although the model explained a small variation, it was significant.

the results showed that moral obligation was an influential factor in predicting cheating.