Some Correlates of Trust
- 1 May 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of Psychology
- Vol. 99 (1) , 103-108
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.1978.9921447
Abstract
Trust has been variously defined by behavioral scientists and not very thoroughly investigated. In this study trust was defined as an expectancy held by an individual that the behavior of another person or a group would be altruistic and personally beneficial. An attempt was made, using this conceptual definition, to identify some personality and behavioral correlates of trust. Seven interpersonal relations groups with approximately 10 male and female undergraduates per group were studied with use of the Janis and Field self-esteem inventory, Schutz's FIRO-B scale, and the Rotter internal-external scale. It was discovered that a trusted person is one who is highly influential, has an internal locus of control, a low need to control others, high self-esteem, and is open to being influenced by others.Keywords
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