Table 2 Final 21-item modified Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale (MCSDS) Factor Structure Matrix Rotated to the Geomin Criterion

3

It is sometimes hard for me to go on with my work if I am not encouraged

0.520

-0.174

0.244

4

I have never intensely disliked anyone. (T)

0.601

-0.113

0.331

6

I sometimes feel resentful when I don’t get my way.

0.677

-0.151

0.417

9

If I could get into a movie without paying and be sure I was not seen, I would probably do it.

0.511

0.028

0.27

10

On a few occasions, I have given up something because I thought too little of my ability.

0.517

-0.096

0.246

12

There have been times when I felt like rebelling against people in authority even though I knew they were right.

0.599

-0.003

0.358

14

I can remember “playing sick” to get out of something.

0.560

0.175

0.405

15

There have been occasions when I have taken advantage of someone

0.499

0.257

0.395

19

I sometimes try to get even rather than forgive and forget.

0.453

0.089

0.238

22

At times I have really insisted on having things my own way.

0.442

-0.061

0.183

23

There have been occasions when I felt like smashing things.

0.545

0.116

0.35

28

There have been times when I was quite jealous of the good fortune of others.

0.649

0.081

0.46

30

I am sometimes irritated by people who ask favors of me.

0.442

0.111

0.239

5

On occasions I have had doubts about my ability to succeed in life.

0.06

0.496

0.268

8

My table manners at home are as good as when I eat out in a restaurant. (T)

0.153

0.433

0.252

13

No matter who I’m talking to, I’m always a good listener. (T)

-0.009

0.688

0.47

16

I’m always willing to admit it when I make a mistake. (T)

0.115

0.510

0.309

17

I always try to practice what I preach. (T)

0.004

0.523

0.275

21

I am always courteous, even to people who are disagreeable. (T)

-0.008

0.632

0.396

29

I have almost never felt the urge to tell someone off. (T)

-0.051

0.427

0.171

33

I have never deliberately said something that hurt someone’s feelings. (T)

0.135

0.486

0.296