Computer administration of questions: More desirable or more social desirability?

Gary J. Lautenschlager, Vicki L. Flaherty

Journal of Applied Psychology · 1990 · 185 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

Investigated the effect of computer vs. paper-and-pencil administration on 2 components of socially desirable responding (SDR), impression management (IM), and self-deception (SD). Ss' degree of anonymity was also manipulated. Independent variables were expected to affect only IM scores, with the computer anonymous condition resulting in the least amount of IM

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