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2010

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Towards Measuring Relational Embeddedness: 2 Factor Analyses Of Trends Pilot Survey Data, Tim Walker, Joseph Olsen, Julie Hite Apr 2010

Towards Measuring Relational Embeddedness: 2 Factor Analyses Of Trends Pilot Survey Data, Tim Walker, Joseph Olsen, Julie Hite

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Relational Embeddedness. A theoretical construct that attempts to describe reasons why per-sons maintain certain interpersonal relation-ships. The specific theory of interest was formulated by Hite (2001). Simply stated relational embeddedness is a function of the level to which an individual’s relationship involves more or less of three components: Dyadic Interaction: The extent and quality of interpersonal interaction. Personal Relationship: Amounts of the emotional connections in the relationship. Social Capital: The level of mutual and communal reciprocity affecting the relationship.