Social Desirability

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.

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): F01.145.813.628

MeSH Unique ID: D012928

Entry Terms:

• Desirabilities, Social
• Desirability, Social
• Social Desirabilities
• Social Worth
• Worth, Social

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Social Behavior
Social Desirability