What is it about?
This article investigates how experiences of betrayal influence emotions and subsequent trust in strangers. Prior to this study, it was understood that betrayal could evoke negative emotions, but the specific impact on trust decisions, particularly regarding strangers, had not been thoroughly explored.
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Why is it important?
The authors conducted an experiment with two groups—one experiencing betrayal and a control group—to assess emotional responses and trust levels. They found that participants in the betrayal group reported significantly higher negative emotions and subsequently lowered their trust in a stranger. Additionally, the authors discovered that individuals with higher neuroticism were more adversely affected by betrayal in terms of trust
Perspectives
This research adds to our understanding of the emotional dynamics involved in trust decisions following betrayal, particularly highlighting the role of personality traits like neuroticism.
Dr Marcus Selart
Norwegian School of Economics
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This page is a summary of: How Betrayal Affects Emotions and Subsequent Trust, The Open Psychology Journal, November 2015, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/1874350101508010153.
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