Examining Equity Sensitivity: An Investigation Using the Big Five and HEXACO Models of Personality.

ABSTRACT: The construct of equity sensitivity describes an individual's preference about his/her desired input to outcome ratio. Individuals high on equity sensitivity tend to be more input oriented, and are often called "Benevolents." Individuals low on equity sensitivity are more outcome oriented, and are described as "Entitleds." Given that equity sensitivity has often been described as a trait, the purpose of the present study was to examine major personality correlates of equity sensitivity, so as to inform both the nature of equity sensitivity, and the potential processes through which certain broad personality traits may relate to outcomes. We examined the personality correlates of equity sensitivity across three studies (total N = 1170), two personality models (i.e., the Big Five and HEXACO)

SUBMITTER: Woodley HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4705277 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature