Meaning Well, Feebly: Ethical Hypocrisy Limits Social Justice and Psychological Science.

  • Published In: Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry, 2025, v. 27, n. 2. P. 179 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: O'Donohue, William; Gupta, Sneha; Jurado, Edwin; Zavala, Brenda 3 of 3

Abstract

Ethical behavior should be evaluated on consistency and adequacy for obtaining the desired moral outcomes because the morality of a particular act is derived from general moral principles applicable to similar situations. Therefore, these ethical principles generally entail verbal–nonverbal and behavioral–behavioral consistency in all similar contexts. Morally inconsistent behavior can dilute the effects of morally consistent behaviors. Individuals act inconsistently because of self-deception, weak will, and social desirability, that is, appearing moral without the personal costs or benefits to others associated with actual moral behavior. This article specifically explores moral hypocrisy in acknowledgments and questionable research practices in psychological science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry. 2025/10, Vol. 27, Issue 2, p179
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1559-4343
  • DOI:10.1891/EHPP-2024-0015
  • Accession Number:189014653
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