Dynamics of Dyads in Social Networks: Assortative, Relational, and Proximity Mechanisms
Posted: 14 Oct 2010
Date Written: August 2010
Abstract
Embeddedness in social networks is increasingly seen as a root cause of human achievement, social stratification, and actor behavior. In this article, we review sociological research that examines the processes through which dyadic ties form, persist, and dissolve. Three sociological mechanisms are overviewed: assortative mechanisms that draw attention to the role of actors' attributes, relational mechanisms that emphasize the influence of existing relationships and network positions, and proximity mechanisms that focus on the social organization of interaction.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Rivera, Mark T. and Soderstrom, Sara B. and Uzzi, Brian, Dynamics of Dyads in Social Networks: Assortative, Relational, and Proximity Mechanisms (August 2010). Annual Review of Sociology, Vol. 36, pp. 91-115, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1691336 or http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.soc.34.040507.134743
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