Validating the revised plagiarism attitude scale among Malaysian medical sciences students: a psychometric study in multilingual contexts
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study validates a plagiarism attitude scale for Malaysian medical students, especially English as a second language (L2) learners. Findings reveal linguistic and cultural factors significantly impact plagiarism perceptions, aiding academic integrity initiatives.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Psychometrics
- Academic Integrity
Background
- Plagiarism is a concern in academia, particularly among non-native English speakers.
- Understanding student attitudes is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose Of The Study
- To validate a revised Plagiarism Attitude Scale (PAS) for Malaysian medical science students.
- To explore the influence of English as a second language (L2) status on plagiarism perceptions.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional study with 549 medical science students.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses used to assess scale psychometric properties.
- Identified dimensions: plagiarism triggers, rationalization, and perceived severity.
Main Results
- The revised PAS demonstrated high reliability and strong construct validity.
- Scale structure aligned with prior research.
- Linguistic and cultural factors significantly influence student attitudes toward plagiarism.
Conclusions
- The validated scale is a reliable tool for assessing plagiarism in multilingual academic settings.
- Results inform targeted educational interventions to improve linguistic competence and academic integrity.
- Essential for future healthcare practitioners.
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