1. What influences shape Australian university students’ experiences and attitudes toward academic misconduct?

Several factors influence Australian university students' experiences and attitudes toward academic misconduct:

1. Peer Influence: Students are likely to engage in academic misconduct if they perceive that their peers are also engaging in similar behaviors.

2. Academic Pressure: High levels of academic stress can lead students to engage in academic misconduct as a coping mechanism.

3. Perception of Rules and Regulations: If students perceive that the rules and regulations against academic misconduct are not strictly enforced, they may be more likely to engage in such behaviors.

4. Personal Ethics and Morality: Students' personal beliefs about right and wrong also play a significant role in their attitudes toward academic misconduct.

5. Institutional Culture: The culture of the university, including its values, norms, and expectations, can also influence students' experiences and attitudes toward academic misconduct.

6. Teaching Practices: The way courses are taught and assessed can also impact students' attitudes towards academic misconduct. For example, if students feel that their workload is too high or the assessment methods are unfair, they may be more likely to engage in academic misconduct.

7. Lack of Understanding: Some students may not fully understand what constitutes academic misconduct, leading them to unintentionally engage in such behaviors.

8. Personal Characteristics: Certain personal characteristics, such as a high need for achievement or a tendency towards impulsivity, may make some students more likely to engage in academic misconduct.

9. External Factors: Factors such as financial pressure or the need to balance work and study can also influence students' attitudes towards academic misconduct.

These factors can interact in complex ways to shape students' experiences and attitudes toward academic misconduct. It's important for universities to understand these influences in order to develop effective strategies to prevent academic misconduct.