Network member support marshaling in response to another’s relational transgression experience |
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| Authors: | Meara H Faw Joshua R Pederson |
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| Institution: | 1. Meara H. Faw (PhD, University of Washington) is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department at Colorado State University, Campus Box 1783, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1783. E-mail: meara.faw@colostate.edu;2. Joshua R. Pederson (PhD, University of Iowa) is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department at the University of Alabama, Box 870172, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA. |
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| Abstract: | Relational transgressions are emotionally difficult for those who directly experience the transgression. Less is known about how transgressions affect those located within the personal network of a relational transgression victim. This study explored how network members engaged in support marshaling in response to another’s transgression experience. Results indicate that some participants marshaled support, citing four reasons for their actions: perceived insufficiency, camaraderie, personal ramifications, and personal values. We explore these reasons for marshaling support and discuss them within the broader context of support marshaling and relational transgressions. |
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| Keywords: | personal networks relational transgressions support marshaling |
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