Author(s)

Xue Tianqi ¹, Jiang Jinhao ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ City University of Macau, Macao, 999000, China
² Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070 China

Corresponding Author

Xue Tianqi

ABSTRACT

This paper aims to explore the importance of intimacy and trust in interpersonal relationships from a sociological perspective. Firstly, the concept of intimacy and trust is defined and analyzed, revealing their crucial roles in interactions between individuals and within society. Intimacy, characterized by emotional closeness and support, has been shown to enhance the stability and quality of relationships, while trust serves as a fundamental element in maintaining and strengthening interpersonal bonds. Drawing on empirical research and theoretical perspectives from social psychology, this paper delves into how intimacy facilitates mechanisms of trust and how trust, in turn, promotes the maintenance and development of intimacy in relationships. Additionally, the interplay between intimacy and trust, as well as the influences of various factors including individual characteristics, relational dynamics, and environmental contexts, are examined. The practical significance and future directions of fostering intimacy and trust in everyday life, organizational settings, and governmental institutions are discussed to promote the healthy development of interpersonal relationships.

KEYWORDS

Intimacy, trust, interpersonal relationships, social psychology, influencing factors

CITE THIS PAPER

Xue Tianqi, Jiang Jinhao, Intimacy and Trust in Interpersonal Relationships: A Sociological Perspective. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2024) Vol. 6: 38-42. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2024.060306.

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