CfP TrustGov International Workshop, London, 2020
Trust has been widely regarded as valuable, including for societal relationships and cooperation, for political legitimacy, and for international peace. Contemporary concern about a growing tide of mistrust has been triggered by the rise of authoritarian-populist forces in the early-21st Century. In this context, it is timely for a major reassessment of the role and causes of the social, political and international dimensions of trust.
What drives trust? Traditionally, standard theories in psychology have treated trust as an affective personality characteristic, like introversion and agreeableness. Cultural accounts in sociology have regarded trust as a stable adult orientation acquired during the formative years of childhood through early socialisation processes, evolving generationally. Communication theories see media messages as influencing trust, exemplified by the so-called classic ‘mean world’ effect and contemporary concern over fake news. Finally, rational choice theories suggest that sceptical trust reflects informed judgements about trustworthy agents driven by evidence and logical reasoning.
“Trust, Scepticism and Governance: New Challenges in the Age of Populism”
DETAILS
| Date: | 8.30am-7.00pm, Monday 20 April 2020 |
| Location: | London School of Economics, London, UK |
| Co-chairs: | Pippa Norris, Will Jennings and Gerry Stoker |
| Coordinator: | Jennifer Gaskell, University of Southampton |
| Contact: | trustgov@soton.ac.uk |
| Paper proposal deadline: | 5 December 2019 |
| Acceptance notification: | 10 January 2020 |
| Registration deadline: | 15 March 2020 |
| Paper submission deadline: | 05 April 2020 |
| Workshop website: | www.trustgov.net/london-call |
The workshop invites submission of research papers addressing the causes of social, political and international trust – and the consequences – with a particular emphasis on submissions from early career researchers. The conference programme will include round tables, breakout sessions and a keynote address, and will bring together leading scholars in this area. There will be emphasis on theoretical and methodological innovation, reflection on interdisciplinary approaches to understanding of trust, and the development of synergies between diverse fields and the interests of scholars working in this area.
LOGISTICS
The one-day workshop will be held on 20th April 2020, at the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, UK. It is organised by directors of the TrustGov research project, funded by the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council and based at the University of Southampton and Harvard University.
The workshop will provide breakfast, lunch and an evening drinks reception for all registered participants and also (by invitation) dinner in a local restaurant for paper-givers, chairs and discussants. Financial support will also be available for workshop paper-givers, chairs, and discussants to subsidise the costs of travel and two nights’ hotel accommodation in London*.
*Upon successful selection for a travel award, participants are invited to book their own travel and accommodation, seeking reimbursement from the University of Southampton. More details to follow.
TENTATIVE WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
8.30-9.00 – Breakfast and welcome
9.00-10.30 – TrustGov session – led by Pippa Norris, Will Jennings and Gerry Stoker + respondents
10.30-11.00 – Break (with refreshments)
11.00-12.30 – Parallel panels (2 panels of 3-4 papers each)
12.30-14.00 – Lunch (including breakout session)
14.00-15.30 – Parallel panels (2 panels of 3-4 papers each)
15.30-16.00 – Break (with refreshments)
16.00-16.30 – Keynote address
16.30-17.30 – Round table reflections
17.30-19.00 – Drinks reception
PAPER SUBMISSIONS
Paper proposals should be submitted online by 5th December 2019 via the link below. Any queries should be sent to: TrustGov@soton.ac.uk.