Two sides of one coin: Honesty-Humility and situational factors mutually shape social dilemma decision making
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Recently, the personality factor of Honesty-Humility has attracted substantial attention. In particular, it has not only been shown to predict several criteria, but also to entail a specific pattern of interaction with situational factors. Herein, we extend previous research on both findings in linking Honesty-Humility to the quintessential social dilemma, the prisoner's dilemma. In three investigations, we found support that those high in Honesty-Humility were more likely to cooperate - so long as this was sensible in any way. Those low in Honesty-Humility, by contrast, tended to defect - especially when this behavior was very tempting but not risky. Thus, Honesty-Humility shows promise as a crucial basic personality variable predicting social dilemma decision making, especially in interaction with situational factors.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Research in Personality |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 286-295 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISSN | 0092-6566 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
ID: 99115584