Date of Award
Fall 11-19-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
First Advisor
Alice Stuhlmacher, PhD
Second Advisor
Verena Graupmann, PhD
Third Advisor
Yan Li, PhD
Abstract
This systematic review examines how Social Network Analysis (SNA) is used in the study of Organizational Behavior (OB). Industrial-Organizational Psychology Literature suggests SNA tends to be applied using either a structural or relational approach (Erikson, 2013). Some researchers claim that this methodology is applied inconsistently due to the intermingling of two distinct underlying frameworks and the exclusion of individual differences and interpersonal factors limits the relevance of SNA (Erikson, 2013; Kilduff & Lee, 2020). Results indicate the structural perspective is slightly dominant across the use of SNA, but the use of both frameworks is increasing. Directionally, study methods aligned with the theoretical framework presented. The use of moderators and individual difference variables was common, although SNA metrics were used as sole predictors as frequently. More transparency about the alignment between theoretical support and methodological decisions is recommended.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Morgan Gleason, "A Systematic Exploration of Theoretical, Conceptual, and Methodological Alignment of Social Network Analysis in Organizational Behavior" (2024). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 557.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/557
SLP Collection
no