Social Network could be described as a structure that reflects the dynamic of individuals within the social context, with regard to the type of relationship connecting these individuals. Networking could occur amongst families, friends, colleagues or even publics within their parts as citizens of a country. It was also explained that social network captured various backgrounds based on what role each individual plays, the likeness of views and opinions, being members of the same institutions, family ties, or even as simple as friendships.   

It was also stated that the common view of this social network, along with the individual’s contribution to the network, presented a noteworthy role on how a particular network think, behave, and connect to the social others outside their network. As the attitude of networking involves exchange of information, individuals are interacting upon positive and negative influences. A study also revealed that it was more beneficial for an individual to have connections with more networks than to have more connections within one network. Similar tendency also applies to networks that are more opened to outside influence, hence taking into considerations opinions from those around their network, in comparison to a network that keeps value to themselves. If enriching knowledge is the case, loosely connected network would be more prepared to grow, rather than ‘reserved’ network, which are content with their existing attributes, knowledge and characteristics.  [Read more...]