Winning a competition predicts future dishonest behavior -- Ben-Gurion University researchers

(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) 'These findings suggest that the way in which people measure success affects their honesty. When success is measured by social comparison, as is the case when winning a competition, dishonesty increases,' Schurr explains. 'When success does not involve social comparison, as is the case when meeting a set goal, defined standard or recalling a personal achievement, dishonesty decreases.'