Egocentric Network Analysis
Egocentric Network Analysis
Bernice A. Pescosolido, Indiana University
Stephen P. Borgatti, University of Kentucky
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.
- Assumes little to no prior knowledge of networks or statistics
- Includes many graphics to increase visual appeal and illustrate difficult or important concepts
- Aimed at students, practitioners, and researchers interested in using egocentric network data and methods
Product details
No date availablePaperback
9781107579316
366 pages
228 × 153 × 21 mm
0.56kg
Table of Contents
- 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.
