Abstract
Aims: Generalized trust is a crucial determinant of individual and social well-being and is the fundamental element of a healthy society. However, a decline in generalized trust was observed among Hong Kong young adults, despite local neighborhoods, and placed-based experiences gaining popularity among Hong Kong young people. Hence, this paper examines the effect of neighborhood-level factors on promoting generalized trust. Method: Cross-sectional data were obtained from 1635 young adults aged 17–23 through mixed-mode surveys—a computer-assisted telephone interviewing CATI telephone survey, an online survey, and a mail survey. Results: Logistic regression results showed that neighborhood cohesiveness, being an active member of a religious organization, being an active member of a local youth organization, acceptance of ethnic diversity, and having a good parental relationship were related to higher odds of reporting generalized trust. Conclusion: Research and practice implications and the international relevance of the findings are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2163-2176 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Community Psychology |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2022 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Social Psychology
User-Defined Keywords
- generalized trust
- neighborhood cohesiveness
- neighborhood diversity acceptance
- neighborhood social participation
- young adults