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ABSTRACT
Academic misconduct poses a significant challenge to the integrity of educational institutions worldwide, including Nigerian universities. This study investigates the occurrence of academic misconduct in Nigerian universities and explores potential relationships with unemployment, age, and gender. The aim is to provide empirical insights into the complex dynamics surrounding academic misconduct, contributing to evidencebased policy development. A comprehensive survey was conducted among staff members in the University, collecting data on relationships of academic misconduct with unemployment, age, and gender. Statistical analysis, including the descriptive and univariate analysis, were employed to explore relationships between academic misconduct and the identified variables. The analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between academic misconduct and unemployment. Specifically, students facing unemployment were more likely engage in academic misconduct compared to their employed counterparts (p < 0.05). In contrast, the study found no significant relationship between academic misconduct and age or gender (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that the economic context, X particularly unemployment, plays a pivotal role in influencing academic misconduct among Nigerian university students. This study underscores the prevalence of academic misconduct in Nigerian universities and highlights the significant relationship with unemployment. While age and gender were not found to be significant predictors. Policymakers and educational institutions should focus on developing strategies to alleviate unemployment pressures and promote a culture of academic integrity. By doing so, Nigerian universities can take effective steps toward reducing academic misconduct and upholding educational quality and ethics.
