Wong, Keri Ka-Yee; (2025) (Mis)Trust and Paranoia across the Lifespan, Cultures, and Covid-19. In: Rotenberg, Ken J, (ed.) Handbook of Trust and Social Psychology. (pp. 288-303). Edward Elgar Publishing: Cheltenham, UK.

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As humans, our ability to trust others forms the bedrock of daily functioning and relationships. On the one hand, too much trust can be harmful, and too little is problematic. Why does this trait even exist? Are trust and distrust evolutionarily advantageous to ensure our species’ survival? Or are they learned from our environment and experiences throughout development? In an increasingly connected and diverse society, this chapter discusses the latest research on extreme distrust, how this impacts an individual's development across the lifespan, whether the outcomes are the same across cultures, and what support systems are needed to help such individuals, particularly after global pandemics like COVID-19.

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