Data underlying the research of Academic Motivation and Unethical Behaviors: Analyzing the Relationship Between Machiavellianism and Dishonesty in Students

The data set presents the research of academic motivation and unethical behaviors: analyzing the relationship between machiavellianism and dishonesty in students. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between students' motivation, tendencies toward dishonesty, and Machiavellian traits, to understand how these psychological variables influence students' academic performance and attitudes. The research objectives are: analyzing students' academic motivation levels based on the MUSIC model; assessing students' tendencies toward dishonesty and how these correlates with academic motivation; investigating the correlation between Machiavellian traits and academic motivation; exploring the relationships between Machiavellian tendencies, dishonesty, and academic performance. The research is based on 3 questionnaires, which assess student motivation, as well as Machiavellianism and lying. These were administered online.