Social trust has significantly declined over the years and remains low: only 34% believe most people can be trusted. This Pew Research Center publication examines how personal experiences and societal events influence trust. The data also shows how lower levels of interpersonal trust have broader effects on civic engagement, community cohesion, and democratic participation.
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