Social desirability bias in PSM surveys and behavioral experiments: Considerations for design development and data collection

Ried, Leopold; Eckerd, Stephanie; Kaufmann, Lutz

doi:10.1016/j.pursup.2021.100743

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“…Thus, prospective studies are required to ascertain the associations noted in this study. Third, social desirability cannot be avoided in self-administered questionnaires; however, the respondents were recruited via email to complete the self-administered, anonymous online questionnaire, which could reduce social desirability in reporting forwarding and verifying COVID-19-related information ( 58 , 59 ). Fourth, our sample had more educated respondents than the general population.…”

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Association of family wellbeing with forwarding and verifying COVID-19-related information, and mediation of family communication quality

Wong

Ho²,

Sit³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveWe assessed the associations of family wellbeing with verifying and subsequently forwarding COVID-19-related information to family members and the mediating effect of the quality of family communication on these associations among Chinese adults in Hong Kong.MethodsUnder the Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, we conducted an online population-based survey, using Family wellbeing Scale and questions related to the family communication quality and forwarding and verifying COVID-19 information. Data were collected from 4,891 adults in May 2020. Prevalence estimates of forwarding and verifying COVID-19 information were weighted by sex, age, and education of the general population, and their associations with family wellbeing (ranged 0–10) were analyzed using generalized linear models with mutual adjustment. Their interactive effects on family wellbeing and the mediating effects of family communication quality were examined.ResultsIn total, 53.9% of respondents usually/always forwarded COVID-19 information related to their family, 68.7% usually/always verified it before forwarding, and 40.9% did both. Greater family wellbeing was associated with usually/always forwarding [adjusted β (95% CI): 0.82 (0.72–0.92)] and usually/always verifying [0.43 (0.32–0.55)] (both P < 0.001) the information. Forwarding and verifying such information showed an additive effect on family wellbeing [1.25 (1.11–1.40)]. Family communication quality mediated the associations of family wellbeing with forwarding (83.7%) and verifying (86.6%) COVID-19-related information.ConclusionForwarding COVID-19 information to family, verifying such information, and especially doing both, were associated with greater family wellbeing, being strongly mediated by the quality of family communication. Individuals should be encouraged to verify COVID-19-related information before forwarding it to family members amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Association of family wellbeing with forwarding and verifying COVID-19-related information, and mediation of family communication quality

Wong

Ho²,

Sit³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…Moreover, given the cross-sectional nature of the data collection process, social desirability could be a possibility. However, this was controlled since the anonymity and confidentiality factors were applied and indirect questioning and adapting the wording of single items were deployed (Ried et al , 2022).…”

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The perception of job insecurity and organizational citizenship behavior during COVID-19: the moderating roles of positive psychological capital and grit

Farroukh

Messarra

Yunis

2023

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Purpose In light of COVID-19 and its subsequent disruptions, along with simultaneous changes and transformations taking place, job insecurity (JI) is significantly heightened among employees. This study aims to analyze how JI influences employees’ organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs) and whether positive psychological capital (PsyCap) and grit moderate this relationship. Design/methodology/approach To test the study hypotheses, data was gathered during COVID-19 via convenience sampling. The collected data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software and Excel MegaStat. Findings The empirical data shows that qualitative JI has a negative relationship with OCB. PsyCap and grit moderate the relationship between both JI dimensions and OCB. Practical implications Managers can alleviate JI in the workplace by promoting PsyCap and grit among employees, both of which will sustain and promote OCB, even during difficult times. Originality/value This study bridges the gap in the literature regarding the impact of JI on employees’ OCB during the pandemic. This study also adds to the limited number of studies exploring personal resources as potential moderators between JI and organization citizenship behavior.

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“…One of the problems encountered in exploratory and explanatory studies in the areas of social and business sciences at the time of data collection is social desirability, which has been discussed both as a personality trait and as a measurement instrument (Li et al, 2011;Podsakoff et al, 2003). It is common for respondents (company managers) to tend to respond to items more as a result of their social acceptability than their true feelings (Podsakoff et al, 2003;Ried et al, 2022). Therefore, to decrease the threat of validity and social desirability bias, we applied one of the most effective tests, ensuring anonymity and confidentiality as a measure that increases respondents' trust and honesty when providing their answers (Fisher & Katz, 2000;Schmitt, 1994).…”

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The effects of organizational learning and entrepreneurial orientation on the corporate performance of Argentinean, Mexican, and Ecuadorian MSMEs

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The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of Organizational Learning (OL) and Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on the profitability of MSMEs. To this end, field research was conducted on a sample of 1,620 companies located in Argentina (630), Mexico (550), and Ecuador (440). The data collection was carried out between May and September 2020, through a structured questionnaire addressed to the highest level of the company. The results were analyzed and validated using the partial least square (PLS) structural equation modeling (SEM) statistical technique. This work contributes to the development of the literature on dynamic capabilities, social capital theory, and stakeholder theory. Our results reveal that Entrepreneurial Orientation is a determinant variable for generating better Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (ESCR) practices and is key to increasing the financial profitability of MSMEs. Furthermore, it is found that ESCR is a variable that partially mediates between EO and the Performance of MSMEs.

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Social desirability bias in PSM surveys and behavioral experiments: Considerations for design development and data collection

Cited by 29 publications

References 115 publications

Association of family wellbeing with forwarding and verifying COVID-19-related information, and mediation of family communication quality

Association of family wellbeing with forwarding and verifying COVID-19-related information, and mediation of family communication quality

The perception of job insecurity and organizational citizenship behavior during COVID-19: the moderating roles of positive psychological capital and grit

The effects of organizational learning and entrepreneurial orientation on the corporate performance of Argentinean, Mexican, and Ecuadorian MSMEs

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