Multiplexity
Multiplexity (from multiplex: (obsolete) diverse) describes in network research the simultaneous occurrence of different forms of relationship between two nodes (i.e. persons or organizations ). This can refer to the overlap of multiple roles, exchange processes and / or affiliations.
This means that there are different bases for interaction between two nodes within a network . When analyzing a network , the network is designed differently depending on the selection of a certain type of relationship.
- Examples
Person A is at the same time
- Head of person B
- Father of person B
Organization A
- cooperates in research and development with organization B
- competes with organization B in the market
Individual evidence
- ^ Website Duden online , accessed on June 28, 2013.
literature
- Simone Ferriani, Fabio Fonti & Raffaele Corrado: The social and economic bases of network multiplexity: Exploring the emergence of multiplex ties. Strategic Organization 11 (1) 7-34, 2012.
- Lois M. Verbrugge: Multiplexity in Adult Friendships *. Social Forces (1979) 57 (4): 1286-1309, 1979.