UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN EFL CLASSROOMS: A COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

With increasing plagiarism rates and AI's emergence, adherence to academic integrity has become of utmost importance in any educational institution. However, it is becoming more challenging for instructors to maintain it, although active steps are being taken to combat the problem of academic dishonesty. Since the frequency of violations is growing, it is essential to investigate the students’ perceptions of academic integrity's role in their education. Therefore, this literature review article aims to identify what factors influence adherence to academic integrity, the main types of its violations, and the reasons leading to academic misconduct. Thus, the findings will deepen instructors’ understanding of the students’ perspectives in detail to appropriately address any arising challenges.