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Liar, liar, slacks on fire : levels of self-esteem as antecedents of deception on LinkedIn
Miadi, L. (2020) Liar, liar, slacks on fire : levels of self-esteem as antecedents of deception on LinkedIn.
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| Abstract: | The current study investigates the relationship of self-esteem and deception on LinkedIn. Previous research pointed in multiple directions linking self-esteem to deception and questioning the causality. First, participants’ (N = 90) state self-esteem was manipulated using fake personality test outcomes. Participants were then asked to apply for a fictional job by filling in a mock LinkedIn profile. State and trait self-esteem were tested for an effect on deception in the mock profiles. Afterwards, the relationship of trait self-esteem and participants’ real LinkedIn profiles was tested. A significant effect of state self-esteem on deception in the mock profiles was found. However, no significant effect was found for the relationship of trait self-esteem on deception in either the mock or real LinkedIn profiles. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/80513 |
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