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. 2006 Mar;1(1):51-66.
doi: 10.1525/jer.2006.1.1.51.

Scientists' perceptions of organizational justice and self-reported misbehaviors

Brian C Martinson  1 , Melissa S Anderson, A Lauren Crain, Raymond de Vries
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Scientists' perceptions of organizational justice and self-reported misbehaviors

Brian C Martinson et al. J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics. 2006 Mar.

Abstract

Policymakers concerned about maintaining the integrity of science have recently expanded their attention from a focus on misbehaving individuals to characteristics of the environments in which scientists work. Little empirical evidence exists about the role of organizational justice in promoting or hindering scientific integrity. Our findings indicate that when scientists believe they are being treated unfairly they are more likely to behave in ways that compromise the integrity of science. Perceived violations of distributive and procedural justice were positively associated with self-reports of misbehavior among scientists.

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Predicted probability of top 10 misbehavior by career stage and distributive injustice.
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Predicted probability of top 10 misbehavior by procedural injustice, intrinsic drive and career stage.
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