Rosenberg Trust Scale Test

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2/3

Trust (T)

Measures a person’s general level of trust in other people and society as a whole.

Low trust

Balanced trust

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0 – 1: Low trust | 2: Balanced trust | 3: High trust

A score of 2 suggests a generally balanced, moderate level of trust without marked distrust or excessive trustfulness.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Curious self-reflectors

41%OF USERS

People who want a quick snapshot of how much they generally trust others and society in everyday life.

Social researchers and students

34%OF USERS

Sociology or psychology learners and researchers who need a brief trust measure for surveys, comparisons, or tracking changes over time.

Teams and community leaders

25%OF USERS

Managers, organizers, or facilitators who want to gauge the trust climate in a group after conflict, change, or major events.

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Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSS)

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1.6

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1.1 — 2.1

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures general trust in other people and in society. It reflects a basic tendency to view others as honest and reliable.

How long does it take to complete?

Most respondents complete it in about 1 minute. It includes 3 brief items.

How should responses be selected?

Read each statement and choose the response that best matches typical beliefs. Answer all items without spending too long on any one statement.

How should the score be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate greater general trust, and lower scores indicate more skepticism or caution. Results describe a general attitude and do not provide a diagnosis.

Can results be compared across groups or over time?

Yes, the brief format supports group comparisons and repeated measurement. Use the same instructions and conditions each time for consistent results.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Rosenberg Trust Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

social trust

This brief self-report measure is used to screen generalized interpersonal trust and broad expectations about the trustworthiness of other people. The Rosenberg Trust Scale provides a rapid snapshot of a respondent’s baseline trust orientation across common social situations.

Developed by Morris Rosenberg, it consists of 3 items and typically takes about 1 minutes to complete. Responses are summed to yield a total score that can be used to compare trust levels across individuals or groups and to track change over time in research or screening contexts.

The Rosenberg Trust Scale is generally interpreted as a global index of trust rather than a diagnostic instrument, and results should be considered alongside relevant contextual, cultural, and situational factors.

Author: Morris Rosenberg

Literature: Davis, M. H. Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1983.; Rosenberg, M. Misanthropy and political ideology. American Sociological Review. 1956.; Campbell, A., Converse, P. E., Miller, W. E., & Stokes, D. E. The American voter. University of Chicago Press. 1960.

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