Regarding school social capital, good self-rated health was significantly associated only with perceptions of reciprocity at school (OR 1.79; 95% CI 1.13 to 2.84).
The caregiver survey contained measures of caregiver role, HRQL and caregivers' perceptions of reciprocity and balance in the relationship, and relationship satisfaction.
Open-ended, semi-structured interviews covered topics including how and why they became FSWs, the nature and extent of their social networks with FSWs, their trust in clients, pimps and other FSWs, perceptions of reciprocity between FSWs, HIV knowledge, and perceptions of their self-efficacy.
According to the social exchange theory, burnout seems to be strongly influenced by a perception of lack of reciprocity in social exchange relationships [ 13].
Cognitive social capital is a measure of the individual's level of trust towards others and perception of sharing and reciprocity while structural social capital reflects the density of the person's social network and degree of civic engagement [ 11, 27].
Perception of the lack of reciprocity in a work environment plays a fundamental role in the development of burnout syndrome and increases the risk of individuals suffering from emotional disorders [ 37- 39].
Indeed, there is some evidence to support counselling interventions directed at restoring the perception of equity and fostering reciprocity in couples facing cancer [ 46].
The main purpose of the first stage is to create different perceptions of trust and reciprocity among the participants related to the exploitable benefits of corrupt behavior.
Daniel Jordan Smith's work in Nigeria found that people equate corruption with decline in morality because they believe that morality should 'privilege people and the obligations of social relationships above the naked pursuit of riches' (Smith 2007, p. 138) Judgments of morality and corruption are therefore linked with perceptions of equity and reciprocity.
The importance of emotional perception, expression and reciprocity in non verbal communication was postulated to impact the outcome of the doctor-patient interaction [ 11].
The rationale behind Neighbourhood Watch programs is to contribute to lower crime rates and to a perception of safety in a neighbourhood through increased reciprocity, e.g. looking after strangers and property and improved informal social control.
