Description

The Faith in People Scale is a psychometric tool developed to measure the level of trust and faith individuals have in others. This scale assesses the general trust people have in the goodness, reliability, and integrity of others.

Objective

The primary objective of the Faith in People Scale is to provide a reliable and valid measure for assessing faith and trust in others. This tool helps researchers understand how trust in others influences interpersonal relationships, social cohesion, and overall well-being. Additionally, it can be used to study the relationship between trust and psychological, social, and health outcomes.

Analysis

The Faith in People Scale typically consists of a series of statements that assess individuals’ beliefs about trust in others. These statements may include:
Trustworthiness of People
Assesses the belief that most people are reliable.
Example statement: “Most people are trustworthy and keep their promises.”
Goodness of People
Refers to the belief that most people are good and have good intentions.
Example statement: “Most people are kind and want to help others.”
Integrity of People
Assesses the belief that most people are honest and have integrity.
Example statement: “Most people are honest and have high moral standards.”

Scoring

The scoring of the Faith in People Scale is done using Likert scales, where participants rate each statement on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The responses are collected and analyzed to produce overall scores indicating the level of trust and faith in people. Higher scores indicate greater trust in others.

References

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Putnam, R. D. (2000). Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Simon & Schuster.
Rotter, J. B. (1967). A new scale for the measurement of interpersonal trust. Journal of Personality, 35(4), 651-665.