Why less may be more: a mixed methods study of the work and relatedness of ‘weak ties’ in supporting long-term condition self-management

Table 2 Breakdown of weak ties

Personal community member	Frequency	Percent
Partner or spouse	2	.5
Close family	51	12.4
Other family	15	3.7
Friends, colleagues or groups of friends/colleagues	116	28.3
Pets	16	3.9
Medical professionals	112	27.3
Groups	75	18.3
Others	23	5.6

ISSN: 1748-5908