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“…According to the social norm theory (Cialdini et al, 1990), the social context determines which type of norms people follow in a certain time and how these norms interfere in the immediate behavior of an individual. There is usually an DOES DAILY DISHONESTY FOSTER CORRUPTION? interactive effect between injunctive and descriptive norms such that the effect on behavior is strongest when injunctive and descriptive norms align (Oliver et al, 2019;Rimal, 2008).…”

Section: Social Normsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Usually, when injunctive norms are strong and accessible, there is little effect of descriptive norms on behavior (Oliver et al, 2019;Rhodes, Potocki, & Thomas, 2019). Individuals tend to incorrectly perceive the attitudes and/or behaviors of peers and other community members to be different from their own when in fact they are not (Berkowitz, 2005), a phenomenon that has been called pluralistic ignorance (Miller & McFarland, 1991).…”

Section: Social Normsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Does Daily Dishonesty Foster Corruption? The Impact of Group Identity, Amount of Money, and Type of Action

Jem¹,

Pilati²

2020

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In this research, we investigate the effect of group identity, amount of money, and type of action on engagement in corrupt behavior. We conducted a 2 x 2 x 2 experiment in which participants responded to scenarios where they stated how likely they were to engage in corruption. In these scenarios, group identity (ingroup or outgroup), the amount of money at stake (high or low), and type of action (passive or active) were manipulated to evaluate their influence on this ethical decision-making process. We also tested past dishonest behavior and social norms (injunctive and descriptive ones) as predictors of corruption intentions. Our main results are: (i) participants who admitted to having engaged in past dishonesty more often reported stronger intentions of corrupt behavior; (ii) descriptive norms were significant predictors of corruption intentions; (iii) individuals tended to engage in corruption more often when dealing with ingroup members and lower amounts of money. These results indicate that individuals who engage in petty dishonesty may be more corruptible. Our findings also suggest the relevance of investing in public policies to make norms of honesty salient in order to prevent corruption and that, to increase effectiveness, such policies should consider the role of group identity, impeding that negotiations be held among ingroup members.

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Section: Social Normsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Social Normsmentioning

confidence: 99%