Spirituality Beyond Religiosity: Understanding Perceptions of Academic Cheating in Indonesia and Malaysia
Cumulating evidence suggests that high levels of spirituality can foster integrity. However, integrity violations remain prevalent, even among populations with strong religious beliefs. This study collected data from 2,800 students across 17 academic institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia to examine the relationship between their levels of spirituality and their perceptions of academic cheating. Although both countries have predominantly Muslim populations, they differ in how religious practices are implemented. The results revealed a significant correlation between spirituality and perceptions of cheating in both countries. However, one aspect of spirituality in Indonesia diverged from the broader concept, underscoring the complex and nuanced relationship between spirituality and religion. While these concepts often overlap, they also exhibit distinct differences. Such differences in spirituality and religiosity may help explain the paradox of integrity issues, including the prevalence of cheating within religious communities.
Authors
- Elaine F. Fernandez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6481-5001)
- Aqeel Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9338-9323)
- Andreas Agung Kristanto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6445-543X)
- Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6804-9255)
- Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3745-9571)
- Rafidah Aga Mohd Jaladin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3124-9736)
- Luh Ketut Suryani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5683-7852)
- Samudera Fadlilla Jamaluddin
- Rahkman Ardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2261-2417)
- Alfred Chan Huan Zhi
- Bonar Hutapea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9412-9870)
- Fredrick Dermawan Purba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7336-3043)
- Galang Lufityanto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2881-4949)
- Ahmad Gimmy Prathama Siswadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1110-9496)
- Ahmad Ridfah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3834-1970)
- Rendy Alfiannoor Achmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6510-640X)
- Ahmad Mustaqim Yusoff
- Rozmi İsmail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6473-6717)
- Sonny Andrianto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5300-0034)
- Rika Vira Zwagery (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4873-5834)
- Phatthanakit Chobthamkit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0364-2693)
- Mai Sumiyati Ishak
- Suci Wisayanti
Institutions
- Thammasat University (TH)
- Tarumanagara University (ID)
- HELP University (MY)
- Udayana University (ID)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
- Universiti of Malaysia Sabah (MY)
- Universitas Gadjah Mada (ID)
- Universitas Airlangga (ID)
- University of Malaya (MY)
- Islamic University of Indonesia (ID)
- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (MY)
- Taylor's University (MY)
- Wenzhou-Kean University (CN)
- Lambung Mangkurat University (ID)
- State University of Makassar (ID)
- University of Technology Malaysia (MY)
- Mulawarman University (ID)
- National University of Malaysia (MY)
- Padjadjaran University (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Jurnal Psikologi
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22146/jpsi.99452
- Primary Topic
- Islamic Finance and Banking Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00