Handbook of Trust and Social Psychology

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 the literature surrounding trust, the Handbook provides a comprehensive review of the established key theories of trust in social and social developmental 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. The authors of the chapters explore the nature of trust in family, romantic relationships, lies, scams and misinformation, as well as trust and testimony in court, identifying key themes that require further investigation, such as trust within the context of mental health conditions. This Handbook is an invaluable resource for students, academic scholars, and professionals specialising in developmental, social, clinical and health psychology.