Interpersonal Trust

Minimal Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band show little or no clear trust content, or only indirect social context such as neighborhood closeness, helpfulness, roles, or general life views without a definite judgment about others' reliability or honesty. Trust is absent, backgrounded, or only faintly implied rather than directly endorsed.

Low Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band refer to trust-related concerns in specific relationships or settings, often framed through doubts about commitment, shared values, support, influence, or confidence in others. Trust appears as conditional, negotiated, or vulnerable rather than taken for granted.

Moderate Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band state that other people, friends, neighbors, or those one deals with are generally trustworthy, honest, and safe to rely on. Trust is expressed as a considered general belief, while retaining some awareness that caution may still be relevant in dealing with people.

High Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band portray trust as an immediate interpersonal stance or as an important quality that should exist within a group, partnership, or institution. Trust is treated as a guiding expectation that supports cooperation, openness, and confidence in others' conduct.

Strong Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band convey broad, explicit confidence in other people and in their decisions, statements, or actions on important matters. Trust is expressed as a clear willingness to rely on others' judgment, integrity, and follow-through.

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