A MATHEMATICAL-MODEL FOR INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN SOCIAL NETWORKS

Authors
BARNES GR CERRITO PB LEVI I
Citation
Gr. Barnes et al., A MATHEMATICAL-MODEL FOR INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN SOCIAL NETWORKS, Social networks, 20(2), 1998, pp. 179-196
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Sociology,Anthropology
Journal title
Social networks → ACNP
ISSN journal
03788733
Volume
20
Issue
2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
179 - 196
Database
ISI
SICI code
0378-8733(1998)20:2<179:AMFIRI>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
This paper uses the mathematical structure of algebraic semigroups to model interpersonal relationships. The basis for the model is the peri odic surveys administered to each member of a social network. The mode l uses individual preference to uncover the underlying structure of th e team. The model may possibly be used to study the stability of the n etwork. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science B.V.