Research article summary (published 29 Apr 1978):

Some correlates of trust.

Full 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.

Author information

Author/s: Frost, T (T); Stimpson, D V (DV); Maughan, M R (MR);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of psychology (J Psychol), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1978-May; vol 99 (issue 1st Half) : pp 103-8

Dates: Created 1978/07/24; Completed 1978/07/24; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 650598, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Altruism Female Humans Internal-External Control Interpersonal Relations

Male Personality Personality Tests Self Concept Social Perception

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