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Relational instability at the network core: Support dynamics in developmental networks
Available online 26 April 2005.
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Abstract
We present a descriptive model of developmental networks – interpersonal ties who take an active interest in and concerted action to advance one's career – and argue that both network structure and relational content are necessary for understanding how individuals receive early career support. By following 77 MBA graduates over three time periods (N = 977 ties), we find evidence for an inner–outer core network structure in which ties providing high psychosocial support and low career support populate the inner core.
Keywords: Developmental networks; Relational content; Career support; Longitudinal data
Article Outline
- 1. Theory and predictions
- 1.1. Developmental networks
- 1.2. Relational content
- 1.3. Relational stability
- 2. Methods
- 3. Measurements
- 3.1. Tie level
- 3.1.1. Relational stability
- 3.1.2. Relational content
- 3.1.3. Longevity of relationship
- 3.1.4. Psychological closeness
- 3.1.5. Frequency of communication
- 3.1.6. Working and family relationships
- 3.1.7. Supervisory and peer relationships
- 3.2. Network level
- 3.2.1. Core network structure
- 3.2.2. Relational content structure
- 3.3. Controls
- 3.4. Statistical analyses
- 4. Results
- 5. Discussion
- 5.1. Future research directions and limitations
- 5.1.1. Social networks
- 5.1.2. Mentoring
- 5.1.3. Careers
- 5.1.4. Limitations
- 6. Conclusion
- References







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