THE TRADITIONAL SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSONALITY

@article{Berkowitz1968THETS,
  title={THE TRADITIONAL SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSONALITY},
  author={Leonard J. Berkowitz and Kenneth G. Lutterman},
  journal={Public Opinion Quarterly},
  year={1968},
  volume={32},
  pages={169-185}
}
Is readiness to behave in a socially responsible manner related to certain behavior and attitudes? This study of associations between a personality scale and other survey responses indicates that "high responsibles" tend to be conservative people who embrace the traditional ideas of their society. Leonard Berkowitz is Professor of Psychology and Kenneth Lutterman is Lecturer in Sociology, both at the University of Wisconsin. 
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