Is Public Trust in Government Associated With Trust in E-Government?
- 18 April 2011
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Social Science Computer Review
- Vol. 29 (2), 232-241
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0894439310368130
Abstract
The term e-government describes the use of information and communications technology, particularly the Internet, for the delivery of public services. As governments invest in e-government, there is only limited knowledge of the extent of public trust in the new electronic modes of delivery; we also know little about whether there is any relationship between trust in government and trust in e-government. This article reports on research designed to probe this issue. Drawing on survey data from Australia and New Zealand, a series of hypotheses are tested pertaining to relationships between public trust in government and e-government, in the use of information and communications technology and trust in e-government, and support for e-government investment and development. Trust in government was found not to be correlated with trust in facets of e-government service provision but was associated with support for e-government investment. More intensive Internet users were more likely to trust e-government services.Keywords
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