ANALIZA COEZIUNII SOCIALE DIN REPUBLICA MOLDOVA PRIN PRISMA DINAMICII ÎNCREDERII ÎN INSTITUȚII

Abstract

This article examines the dynamics of social trust in the Republic of Moldova, focusing on the interaction between dispositional factors and the social environment. Survey data provided by the Institute of Public Policy reveals that trust in institutions and perceptions of the country’s development direction have undergone significant fluctuations in recent years. On one hand, trust is influenced by dispositional factors such as local culture and collective values. On the other hand, the social environment is strongly shaped by political, economic, and social conditions, making it susceptible to changes within a relatively short timeframe. The authors recommend the development of an integrated analytical model and the promotion of transparency, institutional accountability, and civic engagement to strengthen trust and social cohesion in the Republic of Moldova.