ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND QUALITY EDUCATION OF UNIVERSITIES IN BAYELSA STATE, SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA
Abstract
This study investigated academic integrity and quality education of universities in Bayelsa state, south-south Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, involving both students and academic staff from selected public and private universities. Using stratified random sampling, a total of 400 respondents (250 students and 150 lecturers) were selected. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire covering forms of academic dishonesty, its impact on educational quality, and strategies for promoting academic integrity. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent samples t-test). Findings revealed that academic dishonesty is prevalent and that academic integrity significantly influences educational quality. However, challenges such as lack of awareness, inadequate enforcement, and pressure to succeed hinder its promotion. Statistically significant differences were found between the perceptions of students and lecturers across all research areas. The study concludes that while both groups value academic integrity, coordinated efforts involving awareness, policy enforcement, and active student engagement are essential to strengthening ethical academic culture in Bayelsa State universities.
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