What other factors might impact how effective a social network can be?

Social networks are effective when there is balance and trust between the actors or groups involved.

Explanation:

The social network is a theoretical construct used in the social sciences. Researchers use this kind of analysis to study relationships between individuals and groups (social units).  This perspective involves the analysis of local and global patterns between individuals and others within a particular social context.  For example, those using social network theory may focus on a dyad, which is the social relationship between two individuals. A social network may be characterized as being strong and having multiple dimensions and positive relationships are based on factors like equality and shared trust.  Social networks might show tension if there are inequality and miscommunication, for example. Effective social networks at higher levels with more actors also need to show balance between the interests.  Network theorists use concepts like a sociogram to show all the outgoing connections a participant made in the studied network.