Social interactions and well-being : the surprising power of weak ties

Can acquaintances contribute to our happiness, or are they inconsequential compared to close friends and family? This dissertation expands the focus of study within social psychology, which has been almost exclusively directed towards strong ties, to include examination of weak ties (i.e., acquainta...

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Main Author: Sandstrom, Gillian M.
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/44749