TrustTracker.org

TrustTracker examines the hidden infrastructure of modern society: public trust. Drawing on repeated surveys in the UK and Japan, we show how trust shapes health, democracy, technology and inequality, and turn that evidence into public debate and policy insight.

Working from home and mental health

In Japan, the link between increased home working and distress differs by sector.

What makes people trust AI?

Trust in government, scientists and other people carries over to AI.

Do elections build trust?

High-salience elections can strengthen political trust.

Academic freedom and trust

We show how ideology and trust shape public support in the UK and Japan.

Who trusts organic food?

Organic food isn't just about taste; it's also about trust.

Trust, AI and public admin

Would you trust AI in public administration?

Who trusts the BBC?

We look at the stark divide in trust in public broadcasting.

Trust and working from home in Japan and the UK

Who works from home? We explain to the House of Lords.

Trust in doctors and scientists

The roles of faith, politics, education and gender.

Trust and Seaweed

Seaweed is good for you, and good for the environment. But westerners hardly eat it.

Trust and immigration in Japan and the UK

Which groups of people do we want as immigrants?

Trust in the Police across Social Divides in England

Who trusts the police, who doesn't, and why that matters.

Featured media

The Conversation: Why don’t westerners eat more seaweed?

Seaweed is both good for you, and good for the environment: ask Samuel L. Jackson... More →

House of Lords: Steve Pickering gives evidence on remote working

Steve Pickering was invited to present evidence at the House of Lords Committee on Home-based Working... More →

New publications

Working from home and mental health: does your sector matter?

Our study of 13,264 workers in Japan finds that the link between increased home working and severe psychological distress differs between health and welfare services and other sectors.

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Research currently in progress

Trust in Parliament

Trust in Parliament is shaped more by underlying social factors, such as age, education, and political identity, rather than by short-term economic issues or specific government actions... More →

Trust in vaccines: Lessons from Okinawa

Okinawa has high levels of trust in healthcare and scientists, but the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in Japan... More →