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2 The origins of generalised trust
Abstract
This chapter starts with a discussion of the different definitions of trust (bridging versus bonding trust, generalised versus particularised trust, moralistic versus strategic trust, vertical trust). This is followed by a presentation of theories from two different discourses: the literature on social capital and that on civic education. What are the sources of generalised trust? The chapter discusses major explanations of the origins of generalised trust, as these relate to organisations, family, the economy and institutions. It also reviews the literature on civic education and discusses factors in the school environment that may influence students' values, such as the formal curriculum, the school and classroom climate, and teachers' experience, educational background or personal values.
Abstract
This chapter starts with a discussion of the different definitions of trust (bridging versus bonding trust, generalised versus particularised trust, moralistic versus strategic trust, vertical trust). This is followed by a presentation of theories from two different discourses: the literature on social capital and that on civic education. What are the sources of generalised trust? The chapter discusses major explanations of the origins of generalised trust, as these relate to organisations, family, the economy and institutions. It also reviews the literature on civic education and discusses factors in the school environment that may influence students' values, such as the formal curriculum, the school and classroom climate, and teachers' experience, educational background or personal values.
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Dedication v
- Contents vii
- List of tables x
- Acknowledgements xiii
- 1 Introduction 1
- 2 The origins of generalised trust 19
- 3 Methods 40
- 4 The Mafia 54
- 5 Cultural warfare 74
- 6 Students’ trust in political institutions 97
- 7 Students’ perceptions of generalised trust 116
- 8 Explaining generalised trust 137
- 9 The Letter Project – students’ own stories 163
- 10 Conclusion 199
- Appendix 224
- References 230
- Index 237
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Dedication v
- Contents vii
- List of tables x
- Acknowledgements xiii
- 1 Introduction 1
- 2 The origins of generalised trust 19
- 3 Methods 40
- 4 The Mafia 54
- 5 Cultural warfare 74
- 6 Students’ trust in political institutions 97
- 7 Students’ perceptions of generalised trust 116
- 8 Explaining generalised trust 137
- 9 The Letter Project – students’ own stories 163
- 10 Conclusion 199
- Appendix 224
- References 230
- Index 237
