September 10, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

The positive effect of moral self-concept on fraudulent behavior and the need for moral cleansing

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This randomized experiment shows that lowered moral self-concept reduces fraudulent behavior among students, highlighting moral cleansing effects.

Lowered moral self-concept significantly reduces instances of fraudulent behavior, supporting moral cleansing theory.
The effect was measured using a 'die-under-the-cup' task, demonstrating a direct causal link with numbers rolled.
An experimental manipulation of moral self-concept involved recalling past moral transgressions, effectively influencing dishonesty.
Findings suggest that enhancing moral self-concept could potentially reduce dishonesty and improve ethical behaviors.

Keller et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 10, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

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This randomized experiment shows that lowered moral self-concept reduces fraudulent behavior among students, highlighting moral cleansing effects.

Lowered moral self-concept significantly reduces instances of fraudulent behavior, supporting moral cleansing theory.
The effect was measured using a 'die-under-the-cup' task, demonstrating a direct causal link with numbers rolled.
An experimental manipulation of moral self-concept involved recalling past moral transgressions, effectively influencing dishonesty.
Findings suggest that enhancing moral self-concept could potentially reduce dishonesty and improve ethical behaviors.

Keller et al. (2025) studied this question.

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