IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA

This study examines the effects of examination malpractice on senior secondary school students offering biology, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of female students. It highlights the psychological, the broader societal implications and academic consequences of such unethical practices and discusses the resilience and coping mechanisms these students employ. More so, the paper examines the role of emerging technologies in both perpetuating and combating this issue. The population of the study is 200 female secondary school students. The area of the study is Onitsha North Local Government Area. The instrument for data collection is a Likert scale questionnaire to gauge their opinions on various aspects of causes of examination malpractice and its effects on their academic journey. The responses were measured on a 4-points scale, with 4 indicating Very high extent, 3 indicating High Extent, 2 indicating Very Low Extent and 1 indicating Low Extent. The results showed that intelligent female students’ morale and future career is highly affected and need immediate attention. The study suggested among others that educational institutions should enforce strict anti-malpractice regulations and provide clear guidelines for ethical conduct.

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