SOC 3332 Lecture 4: (4) & (5) Basic Concepts - Sociograms, Density, and Weak Ties
9 Mar 2017
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The nodes are equivalent and there is no hierarchy present. This mechanism depends on the level of analysis where the group can accept another member. It is a characteristic of a network structure: a key feature of a network is that nodes can be connected to each other either directly or indirectly. They form ties to gain protection from potential dangers. Sociograms: this tool was created to make it easy to visually map out a network. It is a diagram that illustrates interconnections among people, groups, and organizations within a social network. In other words, it consists of the nodes and all the ties that connect these actors together. When portrayed, it appears to be points connected by lines. The mapping of these directionalities can help us understand the structure of social relationships and of group behaviours: jacob moreno decided to map out school children based on who they wanted to sit next to in class.
