An Examination of the Role of Self-Control and Impact of Ego Depletion on Integrity Testing. Issue 2 (4th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bazzy, Joshua D.; Woehr, David J.; Borns, Jared
• Is Part Of: Basic and applied social psychology. Volume 39:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 111
• Publication Date: 2017-03-04
• Subjects: Social psychology -- Periodicals; 302.05
• DOI: 10.1080/01973533.2017.1283502
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0197-3533

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article examines the role of self-control in the measurement of integrity. We present two empirical studies. In Study 1 we examine the nomological net for the integrity construct. Results indicate that self-control accounts for a substantial portion of the variance in integrity scores over and above measures of the Big Five personality dimensions. In Study 2, we examine the impact of ego depletion on a measure of integrity. Consistent with hypotheses, results indicate that scores on measures of integrity and self-control were lower under ego depletion conditions. Implications for the measurement and assessment of integrity are discussed.