7. Networks
Who do you regard as your best friends? How important are your friends and other social connections for your well-being, trust and for enforcing norms? These are questions about social networks. In the past decades, sociology has witnessed a tremendous increase in research on social networks. The aim of this meeting is to introduce you to this literature.
Reading
- Introduction to Sociology, Chapter 7 (Networks)
Videos
I recorded short videos (3-7 min.), in which I explain several key concepts/topics/theories of each chapter of the textbook.
| Content | Title | English | Dutch |
| Ch. 7 Overview | Social networks | ||
| Ch. 7.2 | Personal networks |  | |
| Ch. 7.4 | Network density and transitivity | | |
| Ch. 7.5 | The small-world phenomenon | | |
| Ch. 7.8 |
Test your knowledge of Chapter 7
- Take the Multiple Choice Quiz here.
What do you want to do next?
Read more! Good news. There are many interesting books and articles about the materials covered in this chapter. You can find suggestions for further reading here.
Watch more! Also good news. The internet is an incredible source, where you can find fascinating educational lectures for free. Here is a selection: