▪ Abstract We explore the social dimension that enables adaptive ecosystem-based
management. The review concentrates on experiences of adaptive governance of social …

In an agency relationship, one party acts on behalf of another. It is curious that a concept that
could not be more profoundly sociological does not have a niche in the sociological …

The importance of social trust has become widely accepted in the social sciences. A number
of explanations have been put forward for the stark variation in social trust among countries …

The proliferation of web-based social networks has lead to new innovations in social
networking, particularly by allowing users to describe their relationships beyond a basic …

Trusting behaviour involves relinquishing control over outcomes valuable to the self.
Previous research suggests that interpersonal perceptions of trustworthiness are closely …

Two experiments explored differences in depersonalized trust (trust toward a relatively
unknown target person) across cultures. Based on a recent theoretical framework that …

Networks of trust relations often emerge under conditions of uncertainty or risk to facilitate
social exchange. Under some conditions, such networks represent a form of social capital …

This article provides an overview of social trust, examining its various aspects and
components. Trust is best understood in a sociological sense by focusing on its important …

The role of risk taking in building trust relations has largely been overlooked in the
burgeoning literature on trust in the social sciences; yet it is central to understanding how …

In this study, an experimental design embedded in a national survey is used to examine the
impact of social trust on participation in e-commerce. To what extent does generalized trust …