Cheat, cheat, repeat: On the consistency of dishonest behavior in structurally comparable situations.

Isabel Thielmann, Benjamin E Hilbig, Christoph Schild, Daniel W Heck

May 2025 J Pers Soc Psychol

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The discussions emphasize the consistency of dishonest actions linked to personality traits like Honesty-Humility, supported by phrases such as 'behavior remains stable' and references to the publication in a prestigious journal. The tone reflects a serious interest in the study's implications for psychology and ethics, demonstrating meaningful engagement and recognition of its potential influence.

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Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings that dishonest behavior is consistent over time and situations, implying agreement with the article's conclusions.

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Discussions reflect that the research could influence understanding of dishonesty and behavioral traits, pointing to a moderate impact on academic and practical fields.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • This study tests whether people exhibit consistent dishonest behavior over time and in different situations using a large and diverse sample, finding strong evidence that dishonesty tends to be stable across contexts.
  • Researchers measured cheating behavior three times over three years, manipulating factors like monetary incentives and effort to see if dishonesty remains consistent regardless of changes in task or motivators.
  • The findings show that individual dishonesty is linked to personality traits such as Honesty-Humility and the Dark Factor, supporting the idea that dishonesty is a trait influenced by underlying dispositional factors, which has implications for both theory and interventions.]