The interplay of academic procrastination and moral judgment maturity on cheating behavior among university students

Authors

  • Endah Sekartaji Mahardika Department of Psychology, Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
  • Rahmadhani Nur Istiqomah Department of Psychology, Universitas Muhammadiyah PKU Surakarta, Surakarta
  • Rina Jayanti Department of Psychology, Universitas Muhammadiyah PKU Surakarta, Surakarta

Keywords:

Academic Cheating, Academic Procrastination, Moral Judgment Maturity, University Students, Indonesia.

Abstract

Academic integrity remains a critical global issue, especially as digital
transformation and AI-driven tools redefine traditional forms of dishonesty. While the
methods of cheating evolve, the underlying psychological drivers—self-regulatory
failure and moral reasoning—remain constant. his study aims to investigate the
relationship between academic procrastination and moral judgment maturity toward
cheating behavior among university students in Indonesia.

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Published

2026-02-28

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Psychology and Holistic Health

Section

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