Personality Traits Are Associated with Research Misbehavior in Dutch Scientists: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Personality influences decision making and ethical considerations. Its influence on the occurrence of research misbehavior has never been studied. This study aims to determine the association between personality traits and self-reported questionable research practices and research misconduct. We hypothesized that narcissistic, Machiavellianistic and psychopathic traits as well as self-esteem are associated with research misbehavior.

Methods

Included in this cross-sectional study design were 535 Dutch biomedical scientists (response rate 65%) from all hierarchical layers of 4 university medical centers in the Netherlands. We used validated personality questionnaires such as the Dark Triad (narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism), Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scal

SUBMITTER: Tijdink JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5042531 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature