Trust in others
Definition
The proportion of young people aged 15 to 24 reporting that people can “almost always” or “usually” be trusted, as reported in the Quality of Life Survey, 2006.
Relevance
Trust has a number of aspects, which include a belief in the good intentions of others, as well as confidence that individuals will behave reliably and deliver on promises and agreements. Having a degree of trust in people in general is important for community cohesion and for an individual’s confidence and enjoyment in their daily interactions. Trust facilitates co-operative behaviour between people and contributes to our ability to develop positive relationships with others.
Current level
Seventy-one percent of young people aged 15 to 24 reported that people could almost always or usually be trusted.
Just 7 percent said you almost always can’t be too careful in dealing with people.
Proportion of young people aged 15 to 24 reporting trust in others, 2006
Source: Quality of Life Survey, 2006
