Gender differences in face-to-face deceptive behavior

In this paper, we investigate the role of face-to-face interaction with respect to gender differences in deceptive behavior and perceived honesty. first part, compare women men using data from an incentivized income-reporting experiment three treatments. Reporting was fully computerized baseline treatment but took place face second third It possible for lies be detected within scope audit: there a given probability that audit would take treatments, whereas perceptions others determined whether or not occur treatment. treatment, statistically indistinguishable. However, women’s truthfulness increased when introduced contrast, males’ did change until taking depended on their Then, men’s rose sharply, they behaved significantly more honestly than women, who showed no behavioral between part expand upon these by analyzing video recordings statements recorded experimental setting similar Third parties assessed how honest considered be. Men were less honest. Our findings suggest correctly anticipated perceive them dishonest, which is consistent results part.