Dynamic network theory : how social networks influence goal pursuit / James D. Westaby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Westaby, James D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social networks--Psychological aspects.

Social networks.

Goal (Psychology).

Physical Description:

x, 279 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2012]

Summary:

Westaby (social-organizational psychology, Columbia U.) notes in his preface that social sciences are recognizing that social networks are phenomena able to motivate people and change lives. But he also observes that the literature hasn't answered the questions of why social networks are so powerful or how they encourage and regulate change. The author here presents his dynamic network theory as a unified way to explain how so many behavioral characteristics such as goal achievement, performance, and other behavior-related elements are influenced by social networks. Some of the specific topics he addresses include dynamic goal pursuit: network motivation, emotions, conflict, and power; interventions: leadership, helping, networking, and organizational learning; cognition and mental health in social networks, and more. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Theoretical overview, assumptions, and levels of analysis

Dynamic goal pursuit: network motivation, emotions, conflict, and power

Groups, organizations, and goal pursuits over time

Interventions: leadership, helping, networking, and organizational learning

Cognition and mental health in social networks

Conclusions and applications.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781433810824

1433810824

OCLC:

727658538