Psychiatry and Psychology

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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.

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5 entry terms
  • Desirabilities, Social
  • Desirability, Social
  • Social Desirabilities
  • Social Worth
  • Worth, Social

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  1. F01.145.813w.628w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Social Desirability. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012928. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012928
  2. Social Desirability. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social-desirability_bias
  3. Social Desirability. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q727558