Temperament Constructs Related to Betrayal of Trust

摘要

A literature review was conducted with the aim of defining the temperamentconstructs that could be related to trust betrayal and identifying a set of existing instruments for measuring these traits. Three constructs thought to exercise some influence on acts of espionage were identified: lack of self-control, risk-taking, and a sense of alienation. Studies in white-collar crime using temperament, biodata, and integrity instruments provided empirical evidence for the use of such tests in identifying potential betrayers within organizations. It is argued that white-collar crimes such as embezzlement may be used as surrogates in the study of espionage. The impact that other factors such as prior self-justifications and occupational norms have on trust betrayal is discussed within a motivational framework. Future research is proposed.