Gratitude and Self-Benefiting Obedience: Gratitude Eliciting Dishonest Behavior Out of Obedience
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on October 19, 2025
Abstract
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
There is robust evidence that gratitude encourages virtuous conduct. However, this research reveals that gratitude may also increase the likelihood of cheating for personal gain through a heightened tendency toward obedience. Across two studies, ...
There is robust evidence that gratitude encourages virtuous conduct. However, this research reveals that gratitude may also increase the likelihood of cheating for personal gain through a heightened tendency toward obedience. Across two studies, ...