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Why the epistemologies of trust researchers matter

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  • Neve Isaeva
  • Reinhard Bachmann
  • Alexandra Bristow
  • Mark N.K. Saunders

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In this thought piece we take stock of and evaluate the nature of knowledge production in the field of trust research by examining the epistemologies of 167 leading trust scholars, who responded to a short survey. Following a brief review of major epistemological perspectives, we discuss the nature of the prevalent views and their geographical distribution within our field. We call on trust researchers to engage in epistemological reflection, develop their own awareness of alternative epistemologies, and ensure their work draws on and cites relevant research contrary to their preferred epistemological approach. To support this we ask editors of relevant journals to foster pluralism in trust research, publishing work from a range of epistemologies.

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  • Neve Isaeva & Reinhard Bachmann & Alexandra Bristow & Mark N.K. Saunders, 2015. "Why the epistemologies of trust researchers matter," Journal of Trust Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 5(2), pages 153-169, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jtrust:v:5:y:2015:i:2:p:153-169
    DOI: 10.1080/21515581.2015.1074585
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    1. Bozic, Branko, 2017. "Consumer trust repair: A critical literature review," European Management Journal, Elsevier, vol. 35(4), pages 538-547.
    2. Peter Ping Li, 2016. "Trust portfolio toward an integrative framework: the emerging themes of trust context and trust complexity," Journal of Trust Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 6(2), pages 105-110, July.
    3. Peter Ping Li, 2017. "The time for transition: Future trust research," Journal of Trust Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 7(1), pages 1-14, January.
    4. Knoop, Katharina & Lechtenböhmer, Stefan, 2017. "The potential for energy efficiency in the EU Member States – A comparison of studies," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 68(P2), pages 1097-1105.

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