Latter-day Saints have strong communal ties and high social trust

A recent study highlights that Latter-day Saints exhibit significantly higher levels of social trust than the general U.S. population, with nearly half (48%) believing that most people can be trusted compared to just 34% of all U.S. adults. This finding underscores the strong communal ties within the Latter-day Saint community, suggesting that shared religious and cultural values foster a sense of trust and cooperation among its members. This insight into communal dynamics could have broader implications for understanding the role of religion in building social cohesion and trust in society.