New research suggests that changing the format of school board meetings could expand attendance and boost trust in public officials.

Fewer than half of inmates in jails and prisons surveyed say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine. Distrust in the system was most often cited as why.

In addition to things like cost and access, lack of trust may be why some dog owners avoid taking their pet to the veterinarian.

New research on moods and trust in smart speakers reveals a complicated relationship. That finding could influence design.

Researchers have found strong correlation between the amount people trust Facebook and how much they use the social media platform.

Americans who vote are more likely to socially distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 than people with a lower sense of civic duty, a study finds.

While consuming online misinformation cuts trust in mainstream news media, for some, it actually boosts trust in the federal government.

"The fate of democracy has always depended on the balance of power between those who rule and those who are ruled."

People with anxiety are more likely to place their trust in someone who's shown themselves to be untrustworthy, researchers report.

For some users, having the option to control privacy settings actually reduced their trust in voice assistants like Alexa.