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Gossip, sabotage, and friendship network dataset
Meltem Yucel1,2, Gustav R Sjobeck1, Rebecca Glass3
1Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, United States.
Data in Brief
|January 3, 2022
Summary
This study explored social connections and gossip among college athletes. Findings reveal how friendship networks and gossip dynamics relate to well-being and loneliness in collegiate sports teams.
Area of Science:
- Social network analysis
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Understanding social dynamics within collegiate teams is crucial for athlete well-being.
- Gossip and friendship networks are significant factors influencing group cohesion and individual experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe data on social interactions, including gossip and friendships, among college athletes.
- To examine the relationship between social network characteristics, well-being, and loneliness.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 44 members of men's and women's collegiate crew teams.
- Participants reported on positive/negative gossip, romantic entanglements, friendships, sabotage experiences, well-being, and loneliness.
- Social network analysis techniques were applied to map relationships and interactions.
Main Results:
- Detailed data preparation and participant responses to all survey items are provided.
- The dataset allows for the examination of how social behaviors like gossip and friendship influence team dynamics.
- Analysis can reveal correlations between network positions, social interactions, and psychological outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The described dataset offers a valuable resource for researchers studying social networks in collegiate sports.
- Findings can inform interventions aimed at improving team climate and athlete mental health.
- Further research can utilize this data to explore the complex interplay of social factors and well-being.
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