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Table 3.5


Authenticity ConstructDefinitionFrequency% of Studies
Sincerity / HonestyMessage perceived as genuine, truthful1228.6%
Credibility / TrustReliability, believability1023.8%
Identity AlignmentCongruence with personal/social identity921.4%
Cultural ResonanceRelevance to cultural/subcultural identity716.7%
Moral Nuance / DepthPerceived depth, ethical subtlety511.9%
Deception / EvasionPerceived manipulation or evasive intent614.3%