Social Sciences
7 years ago

Value similarity fosters trust in high-trust societies like Estonia.

Juridica International
Explaining the Relationship between Social Trust and Value Similarity: The Case of Estonia
Mai Beilmann, Laur Lilleoja

Paper Summary

The article explores why having similar values can increase trust in societies where people already trust each other. In Estonia, having similar values helps build trust among people. This is especially true when people trust institutions like the legal system and the police. Trust in these institutions is crucial for fostering trust in society.

Related papers

Theme background image
Social Sciences
3 years ago

Rising social trust in Baltic countries reshaping societal cooperation and democracy.

Social Capital
Identity Politics
Cultural Psychology
Theme background image
Social Sciences
8 years ago

Higher education boosts trust levels across Europe, shaping societal well-being.

Social Capital
Empirical Analysis
Digital Media Impact
Theme background image
Social Sciences
8 years ago

Value similarity boosts trust in high-trust societies, study finds.

Social Capital
Positive Emotions
Cultural Psychology