The effect of parental and peer attachment on late adolescents' attitudes toward cheating

Authors

Michael E. Fass, Florida International University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Major/Program

Psychology

First Advisor's Name

Mary J. Levitt

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

William M. Kurtiness

Third Advisor's Name

Johnathan G. Tubman

Date of Defense

7-17-1996

Abstract

A total of 283 multi-ethnic college students participated in a study investigating (a) the extent to which late adolescents perceived themselves to be attached to parents and peers and (b) the effects of low, medium and high perceived parent and peer attachment on the students' attitudes toward academic dishonesty. Self-report measurements were used in assessing perceived parent and peer attachment levels and the students' tolerance or condemnation toward cheating. The majority of students reported equivalent attachment levels for parents and peers. Contrary to the hypothesis, students reporting low parent attachment and high peer attachment were the least tolerant to cheating. These findings suggest that for late adolescents, low parental attachment without compensatory peer attachment may be a contributing factor in the development ofa tolerant attitude toward academic dishonesty

Identifier

FI15101352

Recommended Citation

Fass, Michael E., "The effect of parental and peer attachment on late adolescents' attitudes toward cheating" (1996). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3285.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3285