“We Are Only as Strong as We Are United, as Weak as We Are Divided” a Dynamic Analysis of the Peer Support Networks in the Harry Potter Books | Zendy

Goele Bossaert | Zendy; Nadine Meidert | Zendy

Open Access

“We Are Only as Strong as We Are United, as Weak as We Are Divided” a Dynamic Analysis of the Peer Support Networks in the Harry Potter Books

Author(s) -

Goele Bossaert,

Nadine Meidert

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

open journal of applied sciences

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2165-3925

pISSN - 2165-3917

DOI - 10.4236/ojapps.2013.32024

Subject(s) - homophily , reciprocity (cultural anthropology) , transitive relation , psychology , big five personality traits , personality , affect (linguistics) , literacy , social psychology , social support , peer support , developmental psychology , pedagogy , mathematics , communication , combinatorics , psychiatry

This research studied the concept of enacted peer support during adolescence by means of the Harry Potter Series. A network approach was used. Results indicated the importance of reciprocity and transitivity for enacted peer support during adolescence. Contrary to our expectations, gender, age and personality traits did not affect enacted peer support. No homophily effects based on gender and age were detected. However, students were found to be more supportive of students with similar personality traits. We hope this study adds to the current knowledge on peer support in adolescence and promotes the use of social theories and methods in literacy research.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research