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Social-Ecological Systems Meta-Analysis Database: Variables

Variable TypeOrdinal
Variable Component TypeGovernance System
Variable KindInteraction
ThemeSocial capital (learn about themes)
ProjectsSESMAD, Fiji fisheries
QuestionHow high is the level of trust between the different actor groups in this case?
Select Options1 Low, 2 Medium, 3 High
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ImportanceTrust is closely associated to reciprocity and both variables are viewed as critical components for the establishment of cooperation and the achievement of collective action. Trust and reciprocity reduce the need for monitoring and institutional arrangements in general, and thus recuces the costs of collaboration. Without trust and reciprocity the governance of commons becomes more difficult.
Definition

"Trust is the belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strenght of another actor (group). This variable is specific about the existence of trust across actor groups. Low: Actor (groups) have no or very little faith or confidence that the other actor (groups) will fulfill their promises High: Actor (groups) have the full faith and confidence that the other actor (groups) will fulfill their promises"

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