Ludwig, Leopold (2024) How Does Individuals’ Justice Sensitivity Affect Engagement in Dishonest Behavior when Being Treated Unfairly? Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Justice is a fundamental human need and a crucial feature for societal cohesion. But how do people respond when encountering instances of injustice? In the current study, we investigate whether perceiving injustice increases the likelihood of engaging in subsequent dishonest behavior. Furthermore, we examine the role of Justice Sensitivity (JS) in that relationship, differentiating between JS-Victim and JS-Others. We propose that heightened JS-Victim is linked to a higher propensity for dishonesty when facing injustice, while heightened JS-Others correlates with a reduced likelihood of engaging in dishonest actions. We conducted an experimental study (N = 52) where we induced feelings of unfairness and measured engagement in cheating behavior in a subsequent task. The results do not provide significant support for our hypothesized relationships. However, despite the small sample size, the effect of JS-Others was marginally significant, suggesting a potential negative moderating effect. This study contributes to a broader understanding of how justice sensitivity shapes responses to perceived unfairness and offers valuable insights for future research. Keywords: perceived unfairness, dishonest behavior, cheating, justice sensitivity
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Gutzkow, B. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jul 2024 08:29 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Jul 2024 08:29 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3831 |
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