Network Theory and Small Groups Export

@article{citeulike:5368533, abstract = {This article describes the network approach to small groups. First, the core constructs that compose social network research are explained. The primary theories that provide the intellectual underpinning of the network approach are described, including theories of self-interest, theories of social exchange or dependency, theories of mutual or collective interest, cognitive theories, and theories of homophily. Highlights of the empirical work examining the internal and external networks of small groups is summarized. Finally, the primary challenges researchers face when applying the network perspective to small groups, and the primary benefits that can accrue to researchers who adopt that perspective, are enumerated. 10.1177/1046496404264941}, author = {Katz, Nancy and Lazer, David and Arrow, Holly and Contractor, Noshir}, citeulike-article-id = {5368533}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1046496404264941}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://sgr.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/35/3/307}, day = {1}, doi = {10.1177/1046496404264941}, journal = {Small Group Research}, keywords = {cognitivetheories, collectiveinterest, groups, networktheory, smallgroups, socialexchange}, month = {June}, number = {3}, pages = {307--332}, posted-at = {2009-09-22 11:41:18}, priority = {2}, title = {Network Theory and Small Groups}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1046496404264941}, volume = {35}, year = {2004} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:5368533 L3 - citeulike-article-id:5368533 N2 - This article describes the network approach to small groups. First, the core constructs that compose social network research are explained. The primary theories that provide the intellectual underpinning of the network approach are described, including theories of self-interest, theories of social exchange or dependency, theories of mutual or collective interest, cognitive theories, and theories of homophily. Highlights of the empirical work examining the internal and external networks of small groups is summarized. Finally, the primary challenges researchers face when applying the network perspective to small groups, and the primary benefits that can accrue to researchers who adopt that perspective, are enumerated. 10.1177/1046496404264941 IS - 3 JF - Small Group Research EP - 332 TI - Network Theory and Small Groups VL - 35 SP - 307 KW - cognitivetheories KW - collectiveinterest KW - groups KW - networktheory KW - smallgroups KW - socialexchange AU - Katz, Nancy AU - Lazer, David AU - Arrow, Holly AU - Contractor, Noshir PY - 2004/06/01/ UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1046496404264941 ER -