Trust in Government Agencies in the Time of COVID-19

During the COVID-19 crisis, the US government's trust in various agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, state health departments, and local health care providers, was examined. The Element found variations in trust based on party identification, age, and race, and discussed the evolution of trust in health-related organizations throughout 2020. Agency-specific assessments of trust are crucial for addressing historically low levels of trust in government.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 75 pages
\n Publication date: 11 November 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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As the United States grappled with its lowest levels of reported trust in government, the COVID-19 crisis illuminated the vital role that various federal agencies play as sources of information. This Element delves into the diverse levels of trust across different government tiers and government agencies, based on a nationally representative survey conducted in March 2020. Firstly, it examines trust in agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services, state health departments, and local healthcare providers. This includes a comprehensive analysis of variations across key characteristics, including party identification, age, and race. Secondly, the Element explores the evolution of trust in health-related organizations throughout 2020, as the pandemic persisted. The Element concludes with a thoughtful discussion of the implications for agency-specific assessments of trust and their significance in addressing historically low levels of trust in government. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

As the United States grappled with its lowest levels of reported trust in government, the COVID-19 crisis illuminated the vital role that various federal agencies play as sources of information. This Element delves into the diverse levels of trust across different government tiers and government agencies, based on a nationally representative survey conducted in March 2020. Firstly, it examines trust in agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services, state health departments, and local healthcare providers. This includes a comprehensive analysis of variations across key characteristics, including party identification, age, and race. Secondly, the Element explores the evolution of trust in health-related organizations throughout 2020, as the pandemic persisted. The Element concludes with a thoughtful discussion of the implications for agency-specific assessments of trust and their significance in addressing historically low levels of trust in government. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

\n Weight: 146g\n
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781108959551\n \n