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Lying in Everyday Situations Scale

The Lying in Everyday Situations Scale (LiES), developed by Hart, Jones, Terrizzi Jr., and Curtis (2019), is a 14-item questionnaire that measures an individual's tendency to lie in daily life using a 7-point agreement scale.

2 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The Lying in Everyday Situations Scale can be completed by individuals who are over the age of 18.

Questions for Lying in Everyday Situations Scale

Questions

1.

I lie in order to escape conflicts or disagreements with other people.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
2.

I lie to hide the bad things I've done.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
3.

I tell lies so I will not have confrontations with people.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
4.

I lie in order to hide shameful things about myself.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
5.

I lie to stay out of arguments with people.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
6.

I lie in order to be friendly and cordial with others.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
7.

I tell lies in order to spare another's feelings.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
8.

I lie in order to punish people.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
9.

I lie in order to take people down.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
10.

I lie for revenge.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
11.

I use lies to attack people I don't like.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
12.

I tell lies in order to hurt, annoy, or upset others.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
13.

I lie because it is exciting.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree
14.

I lie to people because it is amusing.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat Disagree
  4. Neither Agree nor Disagree
  5. Somewhat Agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly Agree

Scales Similar to Lying in Everyday Situations Scale

  • Deception Frequency in Daily Interactions Scale
  • Truthfulness Assessment in Common Scenarios Scale
  • Dishonesty Occurrence in Routine Circumstances Scale
  • Veracity Level in Everyday Conversations Scale
  • Honesty Evaluation in Regular Situations Scale
  • Integrity Measurement in Typical Interactions Scale

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Lying in Everyday Situations Scale

What does the LiES scale measure?

It measures how frequently and in what contexts individuals report lying in everyday situations, focusing on relational and vindictive motives.

How is the LiES scale scored?

Each of the 14 items is rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree), with higher scores indicating a greater tendency to lie.

Can the LiES scale be used for free in research?

Yes, the scale is freely available for research purposes as long as the original authors are properly cited.

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