A meta-analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in-role, extra role, and organizational levels of performance

Organizational trust significantly impacts various aspects of employee performance. Trust can be classified into two dimensions: horizontal trust (trust among peers), and vertical trust (trust in leadership and top management). Performance is commonly assessed through three dimensions: in-role (tas...

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Main Authors: Luis Espinoza, Sofía Ríos-Leal, César Villacura-Herrera, Fabián Pérez, Hedy Acosta-Antognoni
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Published: UCOPress 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://journals.uco.es/psye/article/view/17570
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Sofía Ríos-Leal
César Villacura-Herrera
Fabián Pérez
Hedy Acosta-Antognoni
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description Organizational trust significantly impacts various aspects of employee performance. Trust can be classified into two dimensions: horizontal trust (trust among peers), and vertical trust (trust in leadership and top management). Performance is commonly assessed through three dimensions: in-role (tasks specified in the job description), extra-role (voluntary behaviors that benefit the organization), and overall organizational performance. This study aimed to determine the relationship between trust and performance in an organizational context through a meta-analysis. A search was conducted across three databases, resulting in a total of 57 studies included. Results showed weak but significant pooled correlations between vertical trust and the different types of performance. Horizontal trust demonstrated higher pooled correlations with various levels of performance. Meta-regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the moderating role of age and gender, revealing that only age had a significant and negative effect. These findings underscore the importance of fostering trust to achieve effective performance at both the individual and organizational levels
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spelling doaj-art-a9163f2197d842b1813fc60953a09fd92025-08-20T03:36:34ZengUCOPressPsychology, Society & Education1989-709X2025-05-0117210.21071/pse.v17i2.17570A meta-analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in-role, extra role, and organizational levels of performanceLuis Espinoza0Sofía Ríos-Leal1César Villacura-Herrera2Fabián Pérez3Hedy Acosta-Antognoni4Universidad de Talca, Talca (Chile)Universidad de Talca, Talca (Chile)Universidad de Talca, Talca (Chile)Universidad de Talca, Talca (Chile)Universidad de Talca, Talca (Chile) Organizational trust significantly impacts various aspects of employee performance. Trust can be classified into two dimensions: horizontal trust (trust among peers), and vertical trust (trust in leadership and top management). Performance is commonly assessed through three dimensions: in-role (tasks specified in the job description), extra-role (voluntary behaviors that benefit the organization), and overall organizational performance. This study aimed to determine the relationship between trust and performance in an organizational context through a meta-analysis. A search was conducted across three databases, resulting in a total of 57 studies included. Results showed weak but significant pooled correlations between vertical trust and the different types of performance. Horizontal trust demonstrated higher pooled correlations with various levels of performance. Meta-regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the moderating role of age and gender, revealing that only age had a significant and negative effect. These findings underscore the importance of fostering trust to achieve effective performance at both the individual and organizational levels https://journals.uco.es/psye/article/view/17570Organizational trustHorizontal trustVertical trustJob performanceMeta-analysis
spellingShingle Luis Espinoza
Sofía Ríos-Leal
César Villacura-Herrera
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Hedy Acosta-Antognoni
A meta-analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in-role, extra role, and organizational levels of performance
Psychology, Society & Education
Organizational trust
Horizontal trust
Vertical trust
Job performance
Meta-analysis
title A meta-analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in-role, extra role, and organizational levels of performance
title_full A meta-analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in-role, extra role, and organizational levels of performance
title_fullStr A meta-analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in-role, extra role, and organizational levels of performance
title_full_unstemmed A meta-analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in-role, extra role, and organizational levels of performance
title_short A meta-analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in-role, extra role, and organizational levels of performance
title_sort meta analytic examination of the association between vertical and horizontal trust and the in role extra role and organizational levels of performance
topic Organizational trust
Horizontal trust
Vertical trust
Job performance
Meta-analysis
url https://journals.uco.es/psye/article/view/17570
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