The Dimensionality of Trust

Abstract

This report reviews the literature relevant to the dimensionality of trust, and more specifically, considers the relationship between distrust and trust. The concept of distrust is first defined then the two prevailing views about the dimensionality of trust/distrust are considered. This review explores and endorses the view that distrust and trust are two distinct but related constructs, each with bipolar dimension. Following from this, the factors that influence distrust as well as the consequences of distrust are explored. The next section reviews relevant models of distrust and presents a preliminary model of distrust in military teams. Finally, this report offers specific recommendations about how trust dimensionality can be incorporated into our program of research, and provides practical recommendations about how best to manage issues of trust and distrust within the CF.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 2005
Accession Number
ADA630697

Entities

People

  • Barbara D. Adams
  • Jessica A. Sartori

Organizations

  • HumanSystems Incorporated

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  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Commerce
  • Information Processing
  • Judgment
  • Literature Surveys
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personality
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
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