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Behind a moral shield: Responses to trust breaches in mission-based groups (2017-2020)

Abstract

Trust breaches among mission-based groups like churches and charities impact Australia¿s most vulnerable populations. By highlighting the psychological factors that lead to inaction in the face of allegations, the research has the potential to defeat organisational cultures of corruption, abuse and neglect. This project will also shed light on the ways that trust between mission-based groups and the community can be restored after a transgression. Finally, the project will generate new psychological theories and models that account for how people respond when they are presented with disturbing information about a group for which they care deeply.

Experts

Professor Matthew Hornsey

Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow
School of Business
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Affiliate of Centre for Research in Social Psychology (CRiSP)
Centre for Research in Social Psychology
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Discipline Convenor, Management of UQ Business School
School of Business
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Matthew Hornsey
Matthew Hornsey

Professor Karen Healy

Affiliate of ARC COE for Children and Families Over the Lifecourse
ARC COE for Children and Families Over the Lifecourse
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Head of School
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Karen Healy
Karen Healy