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Trust development: testing a new model in undergraduate roommate relationships
Corrie B Whitmore1, Julie C Dunsmore
1a University of Alaska Anchorage.
The Journal of Genetic Psychology
|September 2, 2014
Summary
Developing interpersonal trust relies on perceived similarity and social exchange between roommates. Social exchange acts as a bridge, strengthening the link between similarity and trust in emerging adulthood relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Relationship Science
Background:
- Interpersonal trust is fundamental for social connections.
- Emerging adulthood is a critical period for relationship development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing trust development in undergraduate roommates.
- To examine the longitudinal roles of parental attachment, perceived similarity, and social exchange.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study with 214 first-year undergraduate students.
- Weekly self-report measures over the first 5 weeks of a semester.
- Analysis of perceived similarity and social exchange predicting trust.
Main Results:
- Perceived similarity and social exchange significantly predicted trust in roommates.
- Social exchange mediated the relationship between perceived similarity and trust development.
- Established relationships show interconnectedness between social exchange and trust.
Conclusions:
- Perceived similarity and social exchange are key predictors of trust in roommate relationships.
- Social exchange processes are crucial for translating perceived similarity into developed trust.
- Findings underscore the dynamic interplay between exchange and trust in nascent relationships.
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