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A Multi-Goal, Multi-Action, Cognitive-Affective Model for Understanding Gatekeepers' Intention to Report Deviant
Minzheng Hou1, Ariel Zhi Zhen Lee1, Lile Jia1
1National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin
|June 30, 2025
Summary
Reporting a loved one for extreme behavior involves a difficult choice. A future time perspective can increase reporting by balancing societal duties with relationship obligations, aiding decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Individuals face a dilemma when deciding whether to report a close other exhibiting extreme deviant behaviors.
- This decision involves balancing personal relationships with societal obligations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and test a multi-goal, multi-action, cognitive-affective model of the decision-making process for reporting close others.
- To elucidate the factors influencing reporting intentions in cases of extreme deviant behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A cognitive-affective model was developed and tested across various contexts.
- Investigated motivational strength for reporting and not reporting, and anticipated regret.
- Examined the influence of a future time perspective on reporting intentions.
Main Results:
- Motivational strength and anticipated regret explained 30-70% of the variance in reporting intentions.
- A future time perspective significantly increased reporting intentions.
- Future time perspective enhanced the motivational strength of both societal and relationship obligations.
Conclusions:
- The decision to report a close other is a nuanced blend of concerns for societal welfare and the well-being of loved ones.
- A balanced weighting of multi-goal dynamics underlies dilemmatic decision-making.
- Findings have theoretical and practical implications for understanding and intervening in such dilemmas.
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