Personality, Attitudes Toward Diversity, and Propensity to Trust

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy P. Strauss ◽  
Judith Sparks ◽  
Florence Peyre-Hashemi
Keyword(s):  
Attitudes Toward Diversity ◽  
Propensity To Trust

scholarly journals The Propensity to Trust Others: Gender and Country Differences

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayush B. Shrestha ◽  
Richard A. Bernardi ◽  
Susan M. Bosco
Keyword(s):  
Propensity To Trust ◽  
Country Differences

scholarly journals Assessing Two Dimensions of Interpersonal Trust: Other-Focused Trust and Propensity to Trust

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Interpersonal Trust ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Just World ◽  
Dimensional Measure ◽  
Propensity To Trust ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Trust Measure

One’s propensity to trust others and others’ trustworthiness are two important aspects of interpersonal trust. Both theory and research suggest that it is possible to distinguish between an individual’s propensity to trust (one’s “trustingness” or the extent to which one feels able to trust others) and their other-focused trust (the extent to which one feels that others are worthy of our trust). However, there is as yet no measure that distinguishes between these two components of trust. In three studies, we examined the psychometrics of a proposed two-dimensional measure of trust that encompasses propensity to trust and other-focused trust components. To test discriminant validity, we also administered measures of personality, personal self-esteem, social capital, propensity to like people, perceived social support, as well as general and personal beliefs in a just world. Factor analyses supported the proposed two-factor model for the new trust measure. Further analyses supported the difference between these measures.

The Birth of a Survey

2012 ◽  
pp. 452-474
Author(s):  
Mary Cain Fehr ◽  
Mary Frances Agnello ◽  
Steven M. Crooks ◽  
Fethi Inan ◽  
Raymond Flores
Keyword(s):  
Department Chair ◽  
The United States ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Critical Element ◽  
Institutional Research ◽  
Diversity Awareness ◽  
Diverse Classrooms ◽  
Attitudes Toward Diversity ◽  
Survey Validity ◽  
Changing Demographics

Assessing the effectiveness of academic programs is a critical element of institutional research. Changing demographics in the United States compel us to measure the effectiveness of academic programs to address issues of diversity. At a large public university in the Southwestern U.S., a team of researchers constructed a diversity awareness survey as part of its institutional research. This survey was created in response to several factors: (1) results from a university-wide survey of graduating seniors regarding attitudes toward diversity were alarming; (2) the College of Education was undergoing NCATE accreditation review, and assessment had become part of institutionalized procedures in the college; (3) the Curriculum and Instruction department chair requested it; (4) the teacher certification program was guided by a mission to prepare teachers to be effective in diverse classrooms. This process appeared simple at first, but proved to be a lengthy, complex series of steps on a not-so-linear path. After three years, we are just now reaching a point where we believe the survey validity is strong and the questions need no further revision.

Internet Trust as a Specific Form of Technology Trust and its Influence on Online Banking Adoption

2010 ◽  
pp. 174-192
Author(s):  
Sonja Grabner-Kräuter ◽  
Rita Faullant
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Internet Banking ◽  
Specific Form ◽  
Online Banking ◽  
Technological Systems ◽  
Propensity To Trust ◽  
The Impact

The construct of trust is important for online banking, because it underlines what is conducive to an enabling online banking environment. This chapter reports on an empirical study of 381 bank customers in Austria that investigates the role of Internet trust as a specific form of technology trust in the context of Internet banking. Furthermore the impact of propensity to trust as a facet of personality on Internet trust is investigated. The findings stress the importance of Internet trust as a determinant of consumer attitudes toward Internet banking and its adoption. In addition, the results show that propensity to trust is a determinant not only for trust in interpersonal relationships but also for trust in technological systems.

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