Not unless we can empirically determine when these preferences are present. Take for example the analysis of Albert Hirschman. One of the features of institutional theory is to include a role for learning. People's preference maps are not fixed for all time. People learn who they can trust to not be opportunistic free riders.
People learn standards of behavior and form self images that they try to live up to.
This perspective and evidence suggest some additional advice that an extension agent might offer to latent groups. Take advantage of leaders willing to bear the costs of organization just because they think it is the right thing to do. Try to create some experiences in group action in perhaps quite innocent and apparently unrelated contexts. I thought he had lost it, but now see the theory and empirical observation behind his program. If you are one of the leaders, try to take advantage of events which provide some emotional response in potential contributors.