Social Networks: An Introduction

Literature Review of Jeroen Bruggeman's Social Networks: An introduction

Chapter 2: Representation and conceptualisation
Strength of social relations varies as a function of:

1. Emotional intensity;
2. Trust;
3. Time spent; and
4.  Reciprocity

(Granovetter 1973)

GLOSSARY of TERMS

Network is:

• equivalent to the notion of graph in maths. It has a non-empty set of vertices ie: nodes & a (possibly empty) relation defined fro these nodes ie: set of ties
• Ties have many values, and there can be multiple relations

Organization is:

• a special purpose community ie: a K-component where people are in authority, working and information relations with each other.

Organizational field is:

• a community of organizations and individuals sharing a certain culture of norms, beliefs, and practices and a reputation system.

Social Capital is:

• a smorgasbord of network benefits, each with its conductive network topology. 
• all good social capital literature focuses on specific mechanisms that generate specific benefits.

- Jeroen Bruggeman (2008: 138) 

in Social Networks: An Introduction