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A cross-discipline review establishing a widely adopted definition of trust: 'a psychological state comprising the intention to accept vulnerability based upon positive expectations of the intentions or behavior of another.' The paper synthesises trust research across psychology, sociology, economics and organisational behaviour, identifying common ground across disciplinary boundaries. Distinguishes between calculative, relational and institutional forms of trust and argues that despite disciplinary differences, the core conditions for trust (perceived risk and interdependence) are consistent.