A personality trait activation framework applied to coworker preference

Antecedents and Consequences of Peer Support

“…Thus the research has been done by Bacharach and Bamberger (2005) supports previous findings (e.g., Baum, Frese, & Baron 1991;Thomas, 1993;Fried & Tiegs, 1993;Walz & Niehoff, 1996;Uzzi,1996;Blau, 1977;Ibarra, 1997;Schaubroeck & Lam, 2002;and Burnett, 2005) that peer support leads to closer relationships between peers. Peer support is not fundamental to demographics but emphasizes interpersonal relationships between peers strongly characterized by the high intensity of information sharing; this has an impact on increasing trust among them.…”

“…Furthermore, Schaubroeck and Lam (2002) are based on individualism, the results of research stated that personality and communication between colleagues affect peer support. Burnett (2005) found that personality affects peer support among colleagues and peer support increases outcomes. Bacharach and Bamberger (2005) contended that no difference in supportive relationships between white colleagues (USA) and black (African).…”