Comparative Study on the Influence of Student Behaviour on Examination Malpractices among Bachelor of Education FourthYear Students in Public and Private Universities in Kenya
Judy Njeri Muriuki || Prof. Daniel K. Gakunga || Dr. Alice Masese
Volume 13, Issue 1 2025
Abstract:
This study examines the factors influencing examination malpractices among Bachelor of Education
fourth-year students in selected public and private universities in Kenya. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study
analyzes responses from 365 students, 127 lecturers, and 27 examination officers through surveys and focused group
discussions. It aims to identify how student behaviour, examination venue conditions, the nature of examinations,
and examination supervision impact malpractice occurrences. The findings reveal a strong correlation between
student behaviour and malpractice rates, with a 93.1% variance explained by behaviour in public universities.
Additionally, venue conditions significantly correlate with malpractice, while supervision aspects are critically
influential. These insights underscore the necessity for universities to enhance supervision and cultivate
environments that promote academic integrity
