vahid nejati; Farshid Alipour
Abstract
Given the crucial role of trust in children’s compatibility and high-risk behaviors, this study aimed at investigating the development of trust in a sample of Iranian children. Using cluster sampling in four districts of Tehran, 240 elementary school students between first and sixth grade were ...
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Given the crucial role of trust in children’s compatibility and high-risk behaviors, this study aimed at investigating the development of trust in a sample of Iranian children. Using cluster sampling in four districts of Tehran, 240 elementary school students between first and sixth grade were included in this cross-sectional study. To study developmental trend of trust, tests of ultimatum and trust as well as assessment of children’s risk taking in social situations were conducted. In order to analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistics including tests of ANOVA and MANOVA were used. The results showed that not only trust rate but also risk taking increase by age. These findings indicate a positive relationship between trust and risk taking in children. According to the results of this study, it is quite necessary to pay more attention to children as a vulnerable population against imminent harm and risky behavior.
