The present set of studies aimed to explore the effect self-esteem on corrupt intention and mediating role materialism in generating this effect. In Study 1, we used questionnaires investigate correlation among self-esteem, materialism, intention. 2, manipulated causal 3, examine whether inducing can reduce relationship between three converged show that increased caused a low level which turn decreased theoretical practical implications results are discussed.

Previous research stresses that system justifying belief can weaken corruption perception, by this possibly fostering unjust behaviors. However, general results of the effect justification on are ambiguous, indicating also a lessening impact. We conducted line studies trying to elucidate these circumstances testing perception and intention. In addition, we explored institutional trust as possible mediator in process. For purpose, three studies. The first two examined association between...

Previous research suggested that dominance orientation and authoritarianism may be associated with corruption, but little has verified this assumption or uncovered its psychological processes. In article, we examined empirically the relationships between social (SDO), right‐wing (RWA) corrupt intention explored mediating role of moral outrage on these relationships. A total 677 college students participated in study completed measures SDO, RWA, intention. Our findings demonstrated both SDO...

Corruption has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies, but it is widespread throughout the world. There question, however, as to whether corruption endorsed an outcome legitimate hierarchy and meritocracy. To address this issue, present study examines associations between meritocratic ideology indicators by performing two empirical studies with correlational experimental designs. In Study 1, all variables were measured scales, results demonstrated that ideologies negatively...

Objectives This study examined how trust in the information about COVID-19 from social media and official as well was disseminated affect public’s wellbeing directly indirectly through perceived safety over time. Methods Two online surveys were conducted China, with first survey (Time1, N = 22,718) being at early stage of pandemic outbreak second one (Time 2, 2,901) two a half years later during zero-COVID policy lockdown period. Key measured variables include media, rapid dissemination...

Drawing upon the moral cleanness metaphor and power height metaphor, we proposed clear sky effect: polluted air increases perceived corruption. To test effect, established a correlation (Studies 1 2) causal link 3, 4, 5) between haze pollution corruption perception. This is unique, in that, of various pollutants, only major indicator was positively correlated with perception at city (Study 1) country levels. In addition, recalling feelings concerning 3 or experiencing hazy days 4) increased...

Previous studies obtained mixed results regarding the association between collectivism and corruption. To make sense of results, current research examined moderating role evaluation apprehension on relationship Study 1, using a bribery scenario, indicated that facilitated corruption only when was low. 2, real money game, confirmed moderated model found in 1. 3 further demonstrated different effects vertical/horizontal Our suggest society may effectively combat by increasing its social costs...

Many studies have explored the social consequences of ethnic essentialism in recent decades. In addition, a few focused on impact perceived cultural context essentialism. However, it is not clear why can lead to changes present study, we hypothesized that anxiety minorities may trigger strong endorsement and support for multicultural ideology, thereby affecting beliefs about groups. To address issue, 226 Tibetan 102 Hui college students from Mainland China completed our questionnaires. The...

Under the impact of COVID-19, status and mechanisms post-traumatic growth among medical workers facing challenges related to family-work conflict are great concern. In view complex relationship between growth, present study sought explore specific relationships as well roles positive psychological capital, perceived social support, suppression. We recruited 1,347 participants. The results revealed that capital support played mediating roles, while suppression strategies moderated effect....

Economists and political scientists have long debated the relations between economic inequality corruption at societal level. Extending this literature, we proposed tested that breeds corrupt behaviour of individuals. Analyses 45-year archival data from United States found official crimes were more prevalent in years states with greater inequality. Three subsequent experiments (N = 776) using games showed individuals exposed to exhibited both Chinese American cultures. Furthermore, increased...

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Previous studies obtained mixed results regarding the association between unethical behavior and self-esteem. To make sense of these results, current research examined moderating role general system justification on relationship Study 1 2, using a bribery scenario an actual cheating respectively, indicated that was positively related to self-esteem when low, opposite true high. 3 4, recall real paradigms confirmed causal effect contingent upon justification. Our imply it is vital increase by...

Findings on the effect of power corruption are mixed. To make sense these mixed results, three studies were conducted to examine moderating role status this effect. In Study 1, corrupt intent was measured using a scenario that contained manipulations and status. 2, behaviour in game 3 real organisational settings, aimed expand external validity Studies 1 2. The results all consistently indicated moderated by Specifically, increased when low, whereas disappeared high. implications reducing...

Findings on the effect of social status corruption perception are mixed. To make sense mixed results, three studies were conducted to examine whether meritocracy moderates this effect. In Study 1, we measured all variables using a questionnaire‐based correlational design. preregistered 2, adopted an experimental design in which manipulated false feedback paradigm and meritocracy. 3, scrambled sentence task its relationship between perception. The results consistently demonstrated that could...

Medical workers often face serious family-work conflicts and are prone to depressive symptoms. The present study aimed at investigating associations between conflict depression in emergencies, exploring psychological processes involved this association. A total of 1347 participants were recruited complete questionnaires. Results showed that the positive effect on was mediated by basic needs satisfaction, subjective social status moderated relationship as a buffer. For individuals with high...

Healthcare workers play a vital role in the fight against COVID-19. Based on Terror Management Theory (TMT), present research examined whether close relationships defense mechanism reduces anxiety among healthcare (N = 729) China. Our results suggest that this mechanism, as indexed by relationship satisfaction, serves an effective terror management source after exposure to reminders of death (MS; mortality salience). These findings extend TMT identifying two moderating variables:...

Height is an important concern in human mate choices. Prior research indicates that people who live areas with abundant resources differ from those scarce regarding height preferences. Based on a health-maximizing principle, we propose resource availability account for such differences. Compared women's preferences, men's preferences are hypothesized to be more dependent either financial or caloric availability. Specifically, taller females would preferred by males poor than rich resources....

The present research investigated the moderating role of diversity beliefs with aim reconciling inconsistent findings regarding impact group boundary permeability on attitudes toward outgroup. In Study 1, all variables were measured self-report scales completed by Chinese participants. 2, manipulated randomly assigning participants to a high or low belief condition. 3, we replicated model American Results three studies indicated that moderated relationship between and Individuals held more...

Previous studies have reported mixed findings on how and why unethical behavior affects self-esteem. To address this issue, a contingent dual-process model is proposed tested. The postulates negative impact of self-esteem through decreased morality, positive effect increased competence, the relative strength these two paths depending system-justifying motives. Studies using for self-interest (Studies 1 2), involving ingroup interest (Study 3), measuring 3) manipulating general system...