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  • Dishonesty is predominantly studied individually, despite frequent collaborative dishonest acts.
  • Understanding group dishonesty is crucial for social and economic contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct the first meta-analysis on collaborative dishonesty.
  • To identify factors influencing collaborative dishonesty through moderation analyses.
  • To inform theoretical perspectives on the roots of group dishonesty.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analysis of 123 behavioral tasks involving 10,923 participants.
  • Analysis of 87,771 individual decisions in collaborative dishonesty studies.
  • Moderation analyses to examine influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • Collaborative dishonesty is higher with increased financial incentives, in lab settings, and when third parties face no consequences.
  • Group composition (more males, younger individuals) and absence of experimental deception increase collaborative dishonesty.
  • In repeated interactions, individuals lie more when partners lie, and dishonesty escalates over time.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support the justified ethicality perspective, where prosocial concerns amplify collaborative dishonesty.
  • Honest-image concerns appear to reduce collaborative dishonesty.
  • Establishes an agenda for future research on the collaborative nature of dishonesty.