Opinion based survey: prevalence, associated factors and remedial planning for academic dishonesty

The survey is based upon the prevalent views of students regarding academic dishonesty. It was planned to investigate the prevalence of cheating in males and females, and explore the commonly used cheating methods; personality traits; responsible sources and also look forward to suggestions to control this growing menace in varying degrees and forms. The data was obtained from 60 males and 60 females belonging to first, second and third division/failures group [20 in each] by using a questionnaire and was analyzed mainly on the basis of percentage differences in males and females on different dimensions of academic dishonesty. The chi-square was applied to see the significant difference in the cheating prevalence in males and females and the result was found to be significant [P < 0.001]. Most commonly used cheating method came out to be that of crib notes; and cancellation of paper [31%] was suggested by males and suspension [28%] was suggested by females as a punishment for those who cheat

Relationship between high emotional intelligence and greater self-esteem

The existence of high E 1 to greater self-esteem was compared. It was hypothesized that higher El would lead to greater self-esteem among adolescents. Two questionnaires tapping both the variables were administered to a sample of 314 adolescents comprising of 157 males and 157 females. In order to find out the relationship between the two variables Pearson r was applied. The results showed that there is a moderate relationship between the two variables [r=0.5]