Table 5

Network-level measures over time*

Networks (n=59)Weighted in-degree
Mean (SD)
Weighted in-degree
centralisation
T1T2T1T2
Trust dimension 1†
(vulnerability)
0.85 (1.74) 1.02 (1.88) 0.17 0.16
Trust dimension 2‡
(integrity)
0.83 (1.89) 1.09 (2.10) 0.17 0.18
Trust dimension 3§
(reliability)
1.57 (2.64) 1.89 (3.01) 0.22 0.24
Trust dimension 4¶
(ability)
1.09 (2.04) 1.37 (2.34) 0.21 0.20
Trust dimension 5**
(shared values, visions and goals)
2.02 (3.02) 2.37 (3.60) 0.23 0.29
Trust dimension 6††
(power-sharing and co-ownership)
1.98 (3.00) 2.30 (3.59) 0.23 0.30
Trust dimension 7‡‡
(reciprocity)
1.26 (2.29) 1.67 (2.65) 0.18 0.19
  • *This table explores connections that were persistent over time (ie, excludes new collaborations in T2).

  • †Trust network 1 question: “I would discuss with [name of network member X] how I honestly feel about my work, negative feelings and frustrations”.

  • ‡Trust network 2 question: “[name of network member X] keeps my interest in mind when making decisions”.

  • §Trust network 3 question: “[name of network member X] is dependable. For example, they stick to their word and makes sure their actions and behaviours are consistent”.

  • ¶Trust network 4 question: “I am comfortable asking [network member X] to take responsibility for project tasks even when I am not present to oversee what they do”.

  • **Trust network 5 question: “I feel that [network member X] shares a vision with PPI Ignite Networks vision and goals?”.

  • ††Trust network 6 question: “I feel that [network member X] is open to discussion* about matters pertaining to the PPI Ignite Network”.

  • ‡‡Trust network 7 question: “I feel that [network member X] trusts me”.