Trust is the glue that binds people together. It is a rare concept in the social and behavioral sciences in that the evidence for its benefits is overwhelming. …
The General Social Survey (GSS), which has collected data on Americans and their characteristics since 1972, contains information on trust and related factors. Using the 2012 edition of the GSS data set, I was able to compare how groups in different categories responded to the variable trust, which asks, “Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can’t be too careful in dealing with people?” CONT.
Josh Morgan, Medium
Josh- thanks so much for pulling this together with all the amazing graphics! Imagine what the charts would look like if everyone just decided to be a bit more trustworthy over the next few years.
Barbara Kimmel, Executive Director, Trust Across America-Trust Around the World