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Table 2 Items of the English-Language Adaptation of the Social Desirability–Gamma Short Scale

From: An English-Language Adaptation of the Social Desirability–Gamma Short Scale (KSE-G)

No.

Item

Subscale

1

In an argument, I always remain objective and stick to the facts.

PQ+

2

Even if I am feeling stressed, I am always friendly and polite to others.

PQ+

3

When talking to someone, I always listen carefully to what the other person says.

PQ+

4

It has happened that I have taken advantage of someone in the past.

NQ−

5

I have occasionally thrown litter away in the countryside or on to the road.

NQ−

6

Sometimes I only help people if I expect to get something in return.

NQ−

  1. Note. The instructions are as follows: “The following statements may apply more or less to you personally. Please indicate to what extent they apply to you.” PQ+ = exaggerating positive qualities; NQ− = minimizing negative qualities