Handbook of Trust and Social Psychology

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Handbook of Trust and Social Psychology

9781803929408 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by the late Kenneth J. Rotenberg, Emeritus Professor in Psychology, School of Psychology, Keele University, UK, Serena Petrocchi, Maître d’Enseignement et de Recherche (Lecturer and Researcher), Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Family Medicine, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland, Annalisa Levante, Researcher in Developmental Psychology and Flavia Lecciso, Professor of Developmental Psychology, Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Salento, Italy
Publication Date: March 2025 ISBN: 978 1 80392 940 8 Extent: c 352 pp
The Handbook of Trust and Social Psychology highlights the crucial importance of trust in a wide variety of contexts, such as individual well-being, societal stability and personal and professional relationships. This Handbook is a testament to the profound impact of Ken J. Rotenberg''s work on developmental and social psychology.

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The Handbook of Trust and Social Psychology highlights the crucial importance of trust in a wide variety of contexts such as individual wellbeing, societal stability and personal and professional relationships. This Handbook importantly acknowledges the profound impact of Ken J. Rotenberg''s work on developmental and social psychology.

Reflecting the growing interest in and literature surrounding trust, the Handbook provides a comprehensive review of the established lines and sub-disciplines of trust research in social development and psychology. Bringing together an array of esteemed experts, it explores developmental theories, interpersonal trust dynamics, societal implications, and conditions impairing trust, offering insights and future directions for understanding and fostering trust in diverse contexts. Moreover, the authors of the chapters also uncover the nature of trust in romantic relationships, lies, scams and misinformation, as well as trust and testimony in court, before identifying key themes that require further study, such as trust within the context of various mental health conditions.

This Handbook is an invaluable resource for students, academic scholars, and professionals specialising in developmental, social, clinical and health psychology.

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