trust

The correlation between social capital and relationships to money was discussed. We suggested that social capital may perform a regulatory function in the people’s relation to material resources, which may occur at the individual level in relation to money. It was found that social capital at the individual level, demonstrates a negative effect on the following groups of monetary attitudes: «retention», «power» «inadequacy», «security».

The article analyzes the evolution of the concept of «trust» in ethical and socio-philosophical thought. It is emphasized that trust is correlated with such concepts as responsibility, integrity, honesty and is directly involved in the formation of a professional reputation. The communicative side of legal work is analyzed, which involves not only the exchange of information, but also the psychological interaction between people, which is directly supported by trust. We look into the role of trust in the realization of the professional activity of a lawyer at various social levels.

This article introduces the framework of risk communication problem. Values, attitudes, social influences and cultural identity, and institutes influence what human beings perceive as their risks. Hence, the social experience of risk is not confined to the technical parameters of risk, i.e. the probability and magnitude. The present work examines the methodological roots of risk communication theory, traces the development of this subject in risk literature, and explores its value in current risk issues.