Table 2.
Correlations among Bridging Potential and Other Network Characteristics (N = 2,570)a
| Variable | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Brokerage potential | -- | ||||
| (2) Sole bridge status | .621*** | -- | |||
| (3) Closeness to alters | −.245*** | −.214*** | -- | ||
| (4) Frequency of contact | −.375*** | −.259*** | .309*** | -- | |
| (5) Kin composition | −.547*** | −.382*** | .306*** | .250*** | -- |
| (6) Number of alter pairs | .501*** | .114*** | −.093*** | −.269*** | −.242*** |
***
p < .001 (two-tailed tests)
a
Estimates pertain to all respondents who have at least two network members and information on all of the variables used in the regression analysis, including the sociodemographic and health measures.