In order to protect themselves from harmful pathogens, individuals have evolved a behavioral immune system (BIS) that is sensitive to disease cues (Schaller, 2006). At the cultural-level, there are variations in norms based on the prevalence of pathogens within a region (Schaller & Murray, 2008). Previous findings support the notion that the BIS promotes conformity (Murray & Schaller, 2012; Mur...

Although research supports the influence of parents and peers on adolescent risky behavior, less is known about mechanisms proposed to explain this relation. This study examined the influence of adolescent attitudes and intentions about such behaviors. Prospective, longitudinal data came from rural youth who participated throughout adolescence (n= 451). Observed harsh parenting and relationship...

This paper examines the role of trait emotional intelligence (‘trait EI’) in academic performance and in deviant behavior at school on a sample of 650 pupils in British secondary education (mean age 16.5 years). Trait EI moderated the relationship between cognitive ability and academic performance. In addition, pupils with high trait EI scores were less likely to have had unauthorized absences ...

The influences of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and workplace deviant behavior (WDB) on business unit performance were investigated using data from branches of a fast food organization. Data included measures of WDB and OCB obtained from staff, ratings of performance provided by supervisors, and objective measures of performance. It was found that WDB was negatively and significantl...

It is not uncommon for employees to engage in deviant workplace behavior. Several studies have been conducted on its antecedent variables and negative effects the organization members. However, employees’ emotions behavior ignored. According affective events theory framework of organizational shame, this study examined how affects employee performance, explored shame mediates, investigated role...

The article considers the problems of deviant behavior in modern Ukrainian youth environment. Features organization leisure activities for children are revealed. Improperly organized has been shown to be associated with a significant increase antisocial processes society among young people, children, adolescents and other vulnerable groups. It was found that well-organized will allow social wor...

Abstract Interviewer (mis)behavior has been shown to change with interviewers’ professional experience (general experience) and gained during the field period (survey experience). We extend this study by using both types of experiences analyze interviewer effects on a core quality indicator: interview duration. To understand whether effect duration is driven increased efficiency or deviant beha...

Organizational information technology (IT) standards have become increasingly important for companies. However, insights from practice indicate that employees tend to violate these standards, generating a need for governance and management mechanisms with which to successfully implement them in the organization. The literature reveals a lack of research on organizational IT standards’ governanc...