Trust in Institutions and Upward Mobility: The Moderating Role of Fairness Perception

• In Event: Value, Trust, and Participation: Cultural and Institutional Foundation of Asian Political Behavior

Brief Overview

This study examines how trust in institutions shapes beliefs in upward mobility and how fairness perceptions moderate this link. Findings show trust boosts optimism about mobility—especially among those who perceive inequality.

Authors

• Daewoo Lee, Columbus State University

• Tianyu Chen, Columbus State University