Academic dishonesty (AD) is a threat to quality education, ethics of professional practices and career outcomes. Psychopathy is connected to AD. This study investigated whether academic confidence (AC) mediates the relationship between psychopathy and AD. University students (N = 335, mean age = 18.38 years) completed measures of relevant variables, in addition to providing demographic details. Results of statistical analysis showed that AC mediated the association between primary psychopathy and AD. Considering the extent of students' belief, trust and expectation that they can execute their academic tasks by themselves could be important target in enhancing ethical behaviors among students.

学术不诚实 (AD) 是对优质教育、专业实践道德和职业成果的威胁。精神病与 AD 相关。本研究调查了学术信心 (AC) 是否介导了精神病与 AD 之间的关系。大学生（N = 335，平均年龄 = 18.38 岁）除了提供人口统计信息外，还完成了相关变量的测量。统计分析结果表明，AC 介导了原发性精神病和 AD 之间的关联。考虑到学生对自己能够独立完成学业的信念、信任和期望程度，可能是提高学生道德行为的重要目标。