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.
| ISBN: | 9781107131439 |
| Publication date: | 22nd March 2018 |
| Author: | Brea L Indiana University Perry, Bernice A Indiana University Pescosolido, Stephen P University of Kentucky Borgatti |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 366 pages |
| Series: | Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences |
| Genres: |
Social research and statistics Sociology Research methods: general Politics and government Anthropology |