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Social influence network theory : a sociological examination of small group dynamics /

"Social influence network theory presents a mathematical formalization of the social process of attitude changes that unfolds in a social network of interpersonal influences. This book brings the theory to bear on lines of research in the domain of small group dynamics concerned with changes of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Friedkin, Noah E., 1947-
Otros Autores: Johnsen, Eugene C., 1932-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Colección:Structural analysis in the social sciences ; 33.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part I. Introduction: 1. Group dynamics: structural social psychology; 2. Formalization: attitude change in influence networks; 3. Operationalization: constructs and measures; 4. Assessing the model
  • Part II. Influence Network Perspective on Small Groups: 5. Consensus formation and efficiency; 6. The smallest group; 7. Social comparison theory; 8. Minority and majority factions; 9. Choice shift and group polarization
  • Part III. Linkages with Other Formal Models: 10. Models of group decision-making; 11. Expectation states and affect control theory; 12. Individuals in groups; Epilogue
  • Appendix A. Fundamental constructs and equations
  • Appendix B. Total influences and equilibrium
  • Appendix C. Formal analysis of dyadic influence systems
  • Appendix D. Social positions in influence networks.