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Steglich, Christian, Snijders, Tom and Pearson, Mike (2010) Dynamic networks and behavior: separating selection from influence. Sociological Methodology, 40 (1). pp. 329-393. ISSN 0081-1750
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Abstract/Description
A current problem in the analysis of behavioral dynamics, given a simultaneously evolving social network, is the difficulty of separating effects of partner selection from effects of social influence. In this paper we present a recently developed family of statistical models that enables researchers to separate the two effects in a statistically adequate manner. To illustrate our method we make use of a three-wave panel measured in the years 1995-1997 at a school in the West of Scotland. We are able to assess the strength of selection and influence mechanisms associated with friendship networks of substance-using adolescents.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Print ISSN: | 0081-1750 |
| Electronic ISSN: | 1467-9531 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | behavioral dynamics; partner selection; social influence; dynamic networks; friendship formation; substance use; |
| University Divisions/Research Centres: | The Business School > School of Accounting, Economics and Statistics |
| Dewey Decimal Subjects: | 300 Social sciences > 300 Social sciences, sociology & anthropology > 303 Social processes |
| Library of Congress Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HM Sociology |
| Item ID: | 2552 |
| Depositing User: | Dr Michael Pearson |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Apr 2009 10:53 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Dec 2012 11:49 |
| URI: | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2552 |
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