
Egocentric Network Analysis
Foundations, Methods, and Models
Cambridge University Press
Published on 22. March 2018
Book
Hardback
366 pages
978-1-107-13143-9 (ISBN)
Description
Egocentric network analysis is used widely across the social sciences, especially in anthropology, political science, economics, and sociology, and is increasingly being employed in communications, informatics, and business and marketing studies. Egocentric network analysis requires a unique set of data collection and analysis skills that overlap only minimally with other network methodologies. However, until now there has been no single reference for conceptualizing, collecting, and analyzing egocentric social network data. This comprehensive guide to study design, data collection, and analysis brings together the state of knowledge with the most effective research tools to guide newcomers to this field. It is illustrated with many engaging examples and graphics and assumes no prior knowledge. Covering the entire research process in a logical sequence, from conceptualizing research questions to interpreting findings, this volume provides a solid foundation for researchers at any stage of their career to learn and apply ego network methods.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
751 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-13143-9 (9781107131439)
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Foundations, Methods, and Models
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Foundations, Methods, and Models
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Persons
Brea L. Perry is Associate Professor of Sociology at Indiana University and an affiliate of the Network Science Institute. Stephen P. Borgatti is Paul Chellgren Endowed Chair and Professor of Management in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky. Bernice A. Pescosolido is Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Indiana University and Co-Director of the Network Science Institute.
Author
Indiana University
Indiana University
University of Kentucky
Content
Preface; Part I. Theoretical and Methodological Foundations: 1. The nature of networks; 2. Sociocentric and egocentric approaches to networks; Part II. Research Design for Ego Networks: 3. Sampling, data collection modes, and research ethics; 4. Methods for eliciting alters; 5. Methods for gathering data about alters; Part III. Analyzing Ego Networks: 6. Visualizing ego networks; 7. Ego network composition and structure; 8. Multivariate and multilevel regression models for ego networks; 9. Modeling ego network dynamics; 10. Relating egocentric and sociocentric network analysis; Conclusion.