Does the Dark Triad of Personality Predict Corrupt Intention? The Mediating Role of Belief in Good Luck.

ABSTRACT: The current study is the first attempt to examine the association between the Dark Triad of personality (i.e., Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy) and corruption through a mediator-belief in good luck. Based on Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, we assumed that individuals with Dark Triad would be more likely to engage in corruption as a result of belief in good luck. In Study 1, a set of hypothetical scenarios was used to assess the bribe-offering intention and the corresponding belief in good luck. Results indicated that while the Dark Triad of personality positively predicted bribe-offering intention, it was mediated by the belief in good luck in gain-seeking. In Study 2, we presented participants with some hypothetical scenarios of bribe-taking and the corresponding belief

SUBMITTER: Zhao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4848443 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature