Analysis

The analysis of the Trust in People Scale involves evaluating the reliability and validity of the tool. The internal consistency of the items is measured using Cronbach’s alpha, ensuring the coherence of responses. Test–retest reliability is examined through measurements at different points in time to determine the stability of responses. The validity of the tool is assessed through comparative studies with other measures of social trust, as well as through factor analyses to confirm the structure of the scale.

Objective

The objective of the Trust in People Scale is to provide a reliable and valid means of assessing general trust in other people. This tool is used in social research to study the influence of trust on social cohesion, interpersonal relationships, and social well-being. It is also useful in sociology and psychology for understanding the factors that affect social trust and for developing strategies to strengthen trust within communities.

Calibration

The Trust in People Scale is calibrated using a Likert scale, where responses range from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), depending on the intensity of individuals’ agreement with the questionnaire statements. Total scores are calculated by summing the scores of the individual items. Higher scores indicate a greater degree of trust in other people.

References

The literature on the Trust in People Scale includes important studies that document the development and validation of the tool. One of the foundational studies is by Rosenberg (1956), published in the American Sociological Review. This study provides a detailed description of the development of the scale, the evaluation of its psychometric reliability and validity, as well as its use across different populations. In addition, the work of Yamagishi and Yamagishi (1994) examines the relationship between social trust and social cooperation, supporting the usefulness of the Trust in People Scale in research and social practice.