Knowra Trust (social science) Trust (social science) Trust is a willingness to accept vulnerability based on expectations that another person or institution will act reliably or with goodwill. It enables cooperation when outcomes cannot be fully controlled.
Trustworthiness : The perceived qualities that make a person or institution worthy of reliance, such as competence, honesty, and benevolence. These judgments supply the expectations on which trust rests.
Interpersonal relationship : A social connection between two or more people shaped by interaction, expectations, and shared history. Trust develops within relationships and can shape their stability.
Distrust : A negative expectation that another person or institution may act unreliably or against one's interests. Distrust is trust's direct opposite and can motivate safeguards or withdrawal.
Organizational trust : Trust among members of an organization, including trust in colleagues, leaders, and the organization itself. It affects information sharing, commitment, and coordination at work.
Trust repair : Efforts to restore trust after a perceived failure, betrayal, or breach of expectations. Repair depends on whether explanations, apologies, or changed behavior can renew reliance.
Risk : The possibility that an action or event will produce an unwanted outcome. Accepting vulnerability means taking a risk that the trusted party may not meet expectations.
Uncertainty : A condition in which relevant outcomes, causes, or information are not fully known. Trust matters when another person's future conduct cannot be known in advance.
Mistrust : Suspicion toward another party that may coexist with continued interaction or conditional reliance. Mistrust differs from outright distrust because cautious cooperation may continue.
Social capital : Resources available through social networks, shared norms, and relationships of reciprocity. Trust can support the networks and expectations through which social capital operates.
Trust measurement : Methods for assessing trust through surveys, experiments, observed behavior, or other indicators. Different measures capture distinct beliefs and actions, complicating comparisons across studies.
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