Exploring the Factorial Structure and Criterion Validity of Institutional Trust in Slovakia

The present study aims to examine the dimensionality and criterion validity of institutional trust construct in Slovakia using a comprehensive list thirty-three public institutions. A representative sample 600 Slovaks first reported their level institutions then on social trust, propensity dispositional radius measures. holdout cross-validation method was used evaluate construct. Exploratory factor analysis yielded six-factor solution, confirmatory showed good overall fit for five-factor solution that included following dimensions: political institutions, foreign services order media All five dimensions weak-to-moderate relationships with interpersonal highlights delving into may contribute understanding phenomenon within specific geographical, political, societal, historical, characteristics countries.