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Spirituality Beyond Religiosity: Understanding Perceptions of Academic Cheating in Indonesia and Malaysia
https://doi.org/10.22146/jpsi.99452 Samudera Fadlilla Jamaluddin(1*), Galang Lufityanto(2), Fredrick Dermawan Purba(3), Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana(4), Sonny Andrianto(5), Rahkman Ardi(6), Ahmad Gimmy Prathama Siswadi(7), Ahmad Ridfah(8), Andreas Agung Kristanto(9), Bonar Hutapea(10), Luh Ketut Suryani(11), Suci Wisayanti(12), Rendy Alfiannoor Achmad(13), Rika Vira Zwagery(14), Elaine Frances Fernandez(15), Rozmi Ismail(16), Mai Sumiyati Ishak(17), Alfred Chan Huan Zhi(18), Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim(19), Aqeel Khan(20), Ahmad Mustaqim Yusoff(21), Rafidah Aga Mohd Jaladin(22), Phatthanakit Chobthamkit(23)
(1) Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada
(2) Faculty of Psychology, Wenzhou-Kean University
(3) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjajaran
(4) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana
(5) Faculty of Psychology and Socio-Cultural Sciences, Universitas Islam Indonesia
(6) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Airlangga
(7) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjajaran
(8) Faculty of Psychology, Makassar State University
(9) Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Mulawarman
(10) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara
(11) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana
(12) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjajaran
(13) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
(14) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
(15) Department of Psychology, HELP University
(16) Faculty of Social Science & Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
(17) Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
(18) Faculty of Psychology & Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
(19) School of Social Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia
(20) Faculty of Social Science & Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
(21) Faculty of Social Sciences & Leisure Management, Taylor’s University
(22) Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, University of Malaya
(23) Department of Psychology, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University
(*) Corresponding Author
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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.
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