Trust in Iran and Türkiye: A Comparative Study of Interpersonal, Institutional, and Social Trust

Authors : Deena Saleh

Pages : 1468-1482

Doi:10.33206/mjss.1413404

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Publication Date : 2024-10-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Human beings are social creatures in their nature, as Aristotle stated 2400 years ago. Society needs trust for economic and social development as it shapes interactions and relations among individuals and groups. Opinion surveys offer global comparisons of trust levels and show heterogeneity. For example, in countries such as Sweden and Norway, more than 60% of respondents reported that \'most people can be trusted.\' On the other hand, in countries such as Türkiye, Iran, and other Middle East countries, less than 15% think this is the case. This study offers an overview of trust in Iran and Türkiye. It examines types of trust utilizing the World Values Survey data. Citizens in Iran and Türkiye have the highest trust in close groups such as their families. On the other hand, trust in outgroups such as people from another nationality or different religions could be higher to moderate. Moreover, the Iranian and Turkish public consider institutions such as the armed forces more trustworthy, whereas international institutions such as the IMF and WHO are less trusted.
Keywords : Türkiye, İran, Dünya Değerler Anketi, Kişilerarası Güven, Sosyal Güven, Kurumsal Güven, Davranışsal İktisat