Ties
“ties” refer to the relationships or connections between individuals or groups within a network
Types of Ties
Strong
lose, intimate relationships often characterized by frequent interaction and emotional support
Weak
casual connections, such as acquaintances or contacts with whom one interacts infrequently
Multiplex
when a person plays multiple roles/the role has multiple dimensions. For example, if a friend is also your colleagues
Dyadic
refer to relationships between two individuals or organizations.
Group
Group ties refer to relationships between individuals or organizations that are connected through membership in a group or community.
Bridging Ties
connect individuals or organizations that are otherwise isolated or disconnected from one another
Boundary Spanning Ties
relationships that connect individuals or organizations from different contexts or domains together, usually for information exchange
Good Resource on Social Network Analysis - Social Networks (olizardo.github.io)