Network member support marshaling in response to another’s relational transgression experience

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.

Keywords:

• personal networks
• relational transgressions
• support marshaling

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The author(s) have declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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Funding

The author(s) did not receive funding for this research.