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Predicting intentions to fake in psychological testing: which normative beliefs are important?
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posted on 2023-05-17, 23:10 authored by Rachel Grieve, McSwiggan, CWhile previous research has examined the utility of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in relation to intentions to fake in psychological testing, the current research extended the TPB model to empirically assess the role of moral norms and ethics. A hierarchical multiple regression was conducted (N = 225). In step 1, attitude, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm significantly predicted intention to fake, although only attitude and perceived behavioral control were significant individual predictors, with 52.3% of variance explained. In step 2, addition of moral obligation norms significantly improved predicted intention to fake and explained an additional 14% of variance. In step 3, ethical position explained no additional variance. Future research should consider specific applicant faking scenarios or a behavioral outcome measure. It is concluded that personal, moral norms, rather than other-centred norms, are valuable when predicting faking intentions, and that integration of existing theoretical models of faking is indicated.
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Publication title
Journal of Work and Organizational PsychologyVolume
30Pagination
23-28ISSN
1576-5962Department/School
School of Psychological SciencesPublisher
ElsevierPlace of publication
SpainRights statement
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