Trust and Influence in an Ambiguous Group Setting

of potential trust of p by o. Subsequent research by Giffin and McCleary (1978) suggest strong support both for the reliability and validity of the instrument and for the basis for weighting three factors-reliability, activeness, and expertness-which constitute the dimensions of trust potential. The elements forming the reliability factor deal with the perceived reliability as well as the intentions of the perceived person. Such elements include perceptions of respectfulness, kindness, honesty, goodness, unselfishness, sincerity, morality, patience, and niceness. In part, this factor reflects perceived