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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.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Matthew Hornsey

    Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of Business
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
    of UQ Business School
    School of Business
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

  • Professor Nicole Gillespie

    Professor
    School of Business
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

  • Professor Karen Healy

    Head of School
    School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
    Head of School
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Funded by:
Australian Research Council