Determinants of institutional trust: the role of cultural context

Abstract We examine the cultural context for individual's trust in public institutions. To shed some light on possible explanations from a more comparative perspective and cover wider set of aspects, we use indicators dimensions by Kaasa et al . (2014) based Hofstede's (1980) approach. Multilevel regression analysis is conducted with individual-level data two waves European Social Survey (2008, 2010) regional-level multiple sources. Confirmatory factor used to construct social institutional corruption. Our results suggest that individuals tend institutions less regions large power distance. Hence, an important key governments being successful achieving their aims seems be related improving sense participation civic responsibility.