Social Desirability
Scope Note:
Perceived social acceptability, frequently manifested in response biases on inventories or surveys (i.e., the tendency to give socially favorable, or sometimes unfavorable, answers)
Category: Social Processes and Structures
Broader Terms Social AttitudesNarrower Terms N/A | Related Terms Attitude MeasuresPersonality Measures Response Style (Tests) Responses Social Behavior Social Bias Social Influences |
Added to ERIC: 8/1/1986
