The implicit theories of trust: the more individuals believe trust to be unchangeable, the more they tend to trust others.

ABSTRACT: Previous research has delved into the influence of implicit theories, such as those concerning personality and morality on the breach of trust. Yet, the findings have been inconsistent. This variability might stem from the limited relevance of the domains that implicit theories encompass in the context of trust. To address this, the study explores the role of the implicit theories of trust specifically within the trust domain and their effects on trustworthiness. Through this, we aim to elucidate the domain generality and specificity of implicit theories of trust. To elucidate the domain generality and specificity of implicit theories of trust, the study juxtaposes them with implicit theories of personality as a comparative framework from a distinct domain. Two complementary studies were c

SUBMITTER: Cao N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369131 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature