Information privilege and ethical use of information: A study of undergraduate students from an information literacy perspective

IF 2.5 3区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Journal of Academic Librarianship Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI:10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103095

Helmi Sasongko Adi , Heriyanto , Mohamad Noorman Masrek , Fajrul Falah

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Abstract

Students possessing access to exclusive academic materials frequently encounter ethical concerns concerning the utilisation of these resources. This study examines the perceptions of knowledge privilege and the navigation of its ethical consequences among final-year undergraduate students at an Indonesian university. This research investigates how students' experiences influence their comprehension and utilisation of privileged information, based on the relational viewpoint of information literacy. A qualitative technique was employed to collect data through semi-structured interviews involving 15 students, which were subsequently analyzed thematically. The results indicate that students' ethical decision-making is affected by cognitive dissonance, empathy for peers, and a lack of information regarding ethical principles. These findings highlight the necessity for universities to offer specialised training on ethical information use, promoting a culture of academic integrity and responsible information practices.

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信息特权与信息伦理使用：基于信息素养视角的大学生研究

拥有独家学术资料的学生在使用这些资源时经常遇到道德问题。本研究考察了印尼一所大学本科毕业班学生对知识特权的认知及其伦理后果的导向。本研究基于信息素养的关系观，探讨学生的经历如何影响他们对特权信息的理解和利用。本研究采用定性方法，通过对15名学生的半结构化访谈收集数据，并对其进行主题分析。结果表明，大学生的伦理决策受认知失调、同侪共情和伦理原则信息缺乏的影响。这些发现强调了大学提供关于道德信息使用的专门培训，促进学术诚信和负责任的信息实践文化的必要性。

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Journal of Academic Librarianship INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

CiteScore

5.30

自引率

15.40%

发文量

120

审稿时长

29 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Academic Librarianship, an international and refereed journal, publishes articles that focus on problems and issues germane to college and university libraries. JAL provides a forum for authors to present research findings and, where applicable, their practical applications and significance; analyze policies, practices, issues, and trends; speculate about the future of academic librarianship; present analytical bibliographic essays and philosophical treatises. JAL also brings to the attention of its readers information about hundreds of new and recently published books in library and information science, management, scholarly communication, and higher education. JAL, in addition, covers management and discipline-based software and information policy developments.