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It’s Only a Small Lie: Forgivability of LinkedIn Fraud

Nielsen, Eryn A
http://orcid.org/0009-0005-1844-6275
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xupsy1691584842016082

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2023, Master of Science (M.S.), Xavier University, Psychology.
This study examined how different types of LinkedIn fraud (i.e., embellishment and fabrication) influenced ratings of forgivability and hireability based on the applicants’ race. A total of 179 participants recruited from Prolific.co participated in this study, and they were asked to review hypothetical LinkedIn profiles. The results showed that the main effect of type of fraud was significant, such that it was easier to excuse a less harsh lie. Specifically, results showed that it was significantly more likely for participants to forgive and hire an applicant if they embellished rather than fabricated their LinkedIn profile. However, the current study did not find evidence of an interaction between applicant race and type of fraud committed on either forgivability or hireability, suggesting that no racial discrimination was detected in this study. Tendency to forgive and religiosity were also included as covariates in further analyses, but neither affected the pattern of results. These findings suggest that forgiveness and hiring decisions may not be based on who committed the lie, but the nature of the lie itself.
Dalia Diab, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Leann Caudill, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Morrie Mullins, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
77 p.
Behavioral Psychology; Minority and Ethnic Groups; Psychology; Social Psychology
Forgivability; selection; personnel; racial discrimination; decision-making; SNWs

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  • Nielsen, E. A. (2023). It’s Only a Small Lie: Forgivability of LinkedIn Fraud [Master's thesis, Xavier University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xupsy1691584842016082

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Nielsen, Eryn. It’s Only a Small Lie: Forgivability of LinkedIn Fraud. 2023. Xavier University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xupsy1691584842016082.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Nielsen, Eryn. "It’s Only a Small Lie: Forgivability of LinkedIn Fraud." Master's thesis, Xavier University, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xupsy1691584842016082

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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