Itrust: interpersonal trust measurements from social interactions

IEEE Network ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 54-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Qing Yang ◽  
Xiaodong Lin ◽  
Shaoen Wu ◽  
Mike Wittie
Author(s):  
Helena Bulińska-Stangrecka ◽  
Anna Bagieńska

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the mental health of employees. Deterioration of the well-being of workers is also caused by changes in the working environment. Remote working can affect both social interactions and job satisfaction. The purpose of the study is to examine what factors influence job satisfaction in the context of remote work caused by a pandemic. The study analyses whether employee relations and interpersonal trust are related to the level of perceived job satisfaction. The investigation started with a literature review and then research hypotheses have been formulated. Based on an empirical study, carried out on a sample of 220 IT employees during the pandemic, an analysis of the mediating role of trust in links between employee relations and perceived job satisfaction was conducted. The current study found that positive employee relations contribute to the level of job satisfaction. Additionally, trust is an important factor that mediates these relationships. Based on the results of the research, it was possible to describe the mechanism of shaping a supportive work environment during a pandemic.


Author(s):  
Elisa Coli ◽  
Marinella Paciello ◽  
Rino Falcone ◽  
Giorgia Saleri ◽  
Maria Pepe ◽  
...  

La confianza interpersonal es un elemento clave en el desarrollo y mantenimiento de interacciones sociales positivas y se ha asociado positivamente con la satisfacción con la vida (Putnam, 2000). Específicamente, es un factor promotor de la salud física y el funcionamiento psicosocial durante la lactancia y la adolescencia (Rotenberg, 2010). A pesar de la importancia de la confianza en la vida cotidiana, no hay consenso sobre su definición y, a su vez, sobre su evaluación. Además, aún se desconoce el papel de la confianza en un entorno en línea. Puede ser importante explorarlo, ya que hoy en día los adolescentes pasan cada vez más tiempo en Internet, un entorno donde tienen lugar muchas relaciones sociales. Por lo tanto, la confianza en línea podría identificarse como un elemento que puede garantizar el éxito de estas interacciones (Stratford, 2000). Partiendo de la perspectiva teórica de Falcone y Castelfranchi (2001), quienes definieron la confianza como una construcción compleja y dinámica, el presente estudio piloto tiene como objetivo investigar la confianza en línea / fuera de línea de los adolescentes y su influencia en la satisfacción con la vida. En particular, operacionalizamos la confianza según la teoría de los autores mencionados anteriormente y en base a dos ingredientes mentales esenciales, que son los objetivos y las creencias sobre el fideicomitente y el administrador y el comportamiento del administrador. Además, tomamos en cuenta las interacciones sociales tanto en línea como fuera de línea. La investigación, llevada a cabo dentro de una escuela secundaria en la provincia de Nápoles (Italia), involucró a 108 adolescentes, de edades comprendidas entre 11 y 14. Los datos se obtuvieron mediante un cuestionario ad hoc. En particular, la confianza en las interacciones en línea y fuera de línea se midió a través de una escala Likert de 5 puntos compuesta de 30 elementos; la satisfacción con la vida se investigó a través de la Escala breve de satisfacción de la vida de los estudiantes multidimensionales (BMSLSS; Huebner et al., 2004). El análisis factorial demuestra que la confianza en línea y fuera de línea son dimensiones distintas (24% y 18% de la varianza explicada, respectivamente). Además, solo la confianza fuera de línea se relaciona positivamente con la satisfacción con la vida de los adolescentes en diferentes dominios de la vida (por ejemplo, familia, escuela y pares). En general, los resultados sugieren la importancia de distinguir la confianza fuera de línea y en línea, y de explorar sus relaciones con los indicadores de ajuste para comprender cómo promover el bienestar de los adolescentes.


Author(s):  
Connie K. Porcaro ◽  
Clare Singer ◽  
Boris Djokic ◽  
Ali A. Danesh ◽  
Ruth Tappen ◽  
...  

Purpose Many aging individuals, even those who are healthy, report voice changes that can impact their ability to communicate as they once did. While this is commonly reported, most do not seek evaluation or management for this issue. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and differences in voice disorders in older adults, along with the effect of fatigue on their social interactions. Method This is a cross-sectional investigation of a community-dwelling sample of individuals aged 60 years or older. Participants completed the Questionnaire on Vocal Performance, the Social Engagement Index subset “Engagement in Social or Leisure Activities,” and the Fatigue Severity Scale. Results Results indicated 32.5% of the 332 participants reported symptoms of voice problems with no difference found between male and female respondents. A slight increase in report of voice problems was noted with each year of age. Participants who self-reported voice problems indicated less interaction in social activities involving communication than those who did not. Finally, as severity of self-reported voice problems increased, an increase was reported by the same individuals for signs of fatigue. Conclusions Voice problems and resulting decreased social interaction are commonly experienced by older individuals. Voice symptoms in older adults have been found to benefit from evidence-based treatment strategies. It is critical to provide education to encourage older individuals to seek appropriate evaluation and management for voice issues through a speech-language pathologist or medical professional.


2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 108-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Mellman ◽  
Laura S. DeThorne ◽  
Julie A. Hengst

Abstract The present qualitative study was designed to examine augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) practices, particularly surrounding speech-generating devices (SGDs), in the classroom setting. We focused on three key child participants, their classroom teachers, and associated speech-language pathologists across three different schools. In addition to semi-structured interviews of all participants, six classroom observations per child were completed. Data were coded according to both pre-established and emergent themes. Four broad themes emerged: message-focused AAC use, social interactions within the classroom community, barriers to successful AAC-SGD use, and missed opportunities. Findings revealed a lack of SGD use in the classroom for two children as well as limited social interaction across all cases. We conclude by highlighting the pervasive sense of missed opportunities across these classroom observations and yet, at the same time, the striking resiliency of communicative effort in these cases.


2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana-Maria Vranceanu ◽  
Linda C. Gallo ◽  
Laura M. Bogart

The present study investigated whether a social information processing bias contributes to the inverse association between trait hostility and perceived social support. A sample of 104 undergraduates (50 men) completed a measure of hostility and rated videotaped interactions in which a speaker disclosed a problem while a listener reacted ambiguously. Results showed that hostile persons rated listeners as less friendly and socially supportive across six conversations, although the nature of the hostility effect varied by sex, target rated, and manner in which support was assessed. Hostility and target interactively impacted ratings of support and affiliation only for men. At least in part, a social information processing bias could contribute to hostile persons' perceptions of their social networks.


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