"Social Desirability" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A personality trait rendering the individual acceptable in social or interpersonal relations. It is related to social acceptance, social approval, popularity, social status, leadership qualities, or any quality making him a socially desirable companion.
| Descriptor ID |
D012928
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.813.628
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| Concept/Terms |
Social Desirability- Social Desirability
- Desirabilities, Social
- Desirability, Social
- Social Desirabilities
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Social Desirability" by people in Profiles.
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The Rorschach response process. J Pers Assess. 1978 Feb; 42(1):27-38.