Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science

Investigating the Role of Social Trust in Establishing Security in Society

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Elahe Mozani

M.A. in Sociology, Iran

10.5281/zenodo.21863576
Abstract
Social trust is recognized as one of the most fundamental instruments for strengthening security. It refers to the reciprocal relationships and levels of cooperation among individuals and groups within a society. Security, understood as freedom from fear and danger and the sense of being free from any threat, has been one of the primary and essential human needs since the dawn of human life. Security in this sense has a profound connection with the economic, social, and cultural structures of society. Therefore, the feeling of security is shaped by various factors, one of which is social capital. Social capital consists of multiple components, among which social trust is recognized as one of the most influential in enhancing the level of social security in society. In other words, social trust functions as a key factor in strengthening social bonds, and these bonds play an important role in establishing security in society. These bonds include family, friendship, neighborhood, and even organizational relationships, which, by creating a sense of shared ownership and responsibility toward others, reinforce security. Furthermore, social security, as a guarantor of individual and social rights and interests and a source of peace and comfort for members of society, is contingent upon social trust. Ultimately, awareness of the state of security perception among residents of a community plays an effective role in identifying challenges and development strategies and in strengthening the infrastructure of that community.

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Investigating the Role of Social Trust in Establishing Security in Society

Keywords

Social Trust
Social Security
Social Capital
Individual Interests
Social Bonds
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Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science
Volume 2, Issue 3
May and June 2026
Pages 253-260

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