Are support and social comparison compatible? Individual differences in the multiplexity of career-related social networks

Tschopp, Cécile, Unger, Dana ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2628-8914 and Grote, Gudela (2016) Are support and social comparison compatible? Individual differences in the multiplexity of career-related social networks. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 46 (1). pp. 7-18. ISSN 0021-9029

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Abstract

Social networks are crucial for helping people in their careers. Moreover, social identity is reflected in and influenced by individuals’ networks. To date, there is little knowledge on how these different functions of networks might interact. A survey in which 450 individuals provided information on 2,499 contacts in their social networks indicated both multiplexity and segmentation in networks. Contacts tended either to provide psychosocial support only or to provide instrumental support and serve as a standard for social comparison. The segmentation was stronger for individuals with an independent career orientation than for promotion-oriented individuals. These findings contribute to the literature on social networks and careers by providing insights into how career orientation affects the multiplexity in career-related social networks.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	social network functions,career orientation,multiplexity
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Norwich Business School
Related URLs:	http://doi.wiley.com/10.1111/jasp.12338
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	30 Jun 2017 05:06
Last Modified:	03 Aug 2023 00:09
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/63986
DOI:	10.1111/jasp.12338

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