Social networks is a field of study that focuses on social relations among a set of actors-people, teams, and organizations-rather than focusing exclusively on the attributes of the actors. Network researchers have developed a set of distinctive theoretical perspectives and methodological techniques for collecting data, statistical analysis, and visual representation.
Those wishing an introduction to social networks analysis, or wishing to expand their understanding and receive direct feedback from experienced network scholars on a research project, should make plans to attend one of the following PDWs at this year's AOM conference.
- Presented by the LINKS Center for Social Network Analysis at the University of Kentucky.
- Sponsored by the Organization and Management Theory Division (OMT).
Introduction to Social Network Analysis
8:00am-12:00pm Saturday, August 4
Includes presentations of cutting-edge social network research, an ERGM workshop, and small group discussions with experienced network scholars
1:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, August 4
Pre-registration required for the Advanced PDW. Contact Theresa Floyd at theresa.floyd@uky.edu for registration code.