social desirability

social desirability
n. (Psychology) personality characteristic that makes the individual acceptable in interpersonal or social relations (related to social status, social approval, social acceptance, popularity, leadership characteristics or any attribute making the person a desirable companion with regards to a society)

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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