Table 3

Network-level measures over time*

NetworksNumber of edges†Weighted in-degree
Mean (SD)†
Clustering coefficient
Mean (SD)†
Weighted in-degree centralisation†Reciprocity†
Trust dimension 1‡
(vulnerability)
66
50
1.98 (3.00)
1.33 (2.29)
0.10 (0.20)
0.04 (0.11)
0.23
0.25
0.28
0.06
Trust dimension 2§
(integrity)
64
53
1.78 (2.84)
1.54 (2.55)
0.11 (0.23)
0.04 (0.11)
0.24
0.29
0.34
0.19
Trust dimension 3¶
(reliability)
103
86
3.61 (4.40)
2.70 (4.09)
0.13 (0.20)
0.11 (0.18)
0.33
0.34
0.37
0.19
Trust dimension 4**
(ability)
83
59
2.65 (3.92)
1.76 (2.72)
0.06 (0.12)
0.06 (0.14)
0.26
0.27
0.29
0.24
Trust dimension 5††
(shared values, visions and goals)
130
98
4.17 (5.68)
3.39 (4.80)
0.20 (0.25)
0.13 (0.21)
0.41
0.38
0.45
0.18
Trust dimension 6‡‡
(power-sharing and co-ownership)
126
90
3.91 (5.04)
3.09 (4.53)
0.16 (0.21)
0.10 (0.17)
0.35
0.37
0.43
0.20
Trust dimension 7§§
(reciprocity)
102
75
2.91 (3.92)
2.26 (3.15)
0.15 (0.24)
0.11 (0.21)
0.28
0.23
0.41
0.21
  • *This table includes all connections including new collaborations at time.

  • †Non-bolded values are T1, and bolded values are 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”.