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Using Multiple Methods to Understand the Nature of Relationships in Social Networks.

Authors :
Adams, Vanessa M.
Moon, Katie
Álvarez-Romero, Jorge G.
Bodin, Örjan
Spencer, Michaela
Blackman, Deborah
Source :
Society & Natural Resources; Jul2018, Vol. 31 Issue 7, p755-772, 18p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Effective natural resource management (NRM) often depends on collaboration through formal and informal relationships. Social network analysis (SNA) provides a framework for studying social relationships; however, a deeper understanding of the nature of these relationships is often missing. By integrating multiple analytical methods (including SNA, evidence ratings, and perception matrices), we were able to investigate the nature of relationships in NRM social networks across five service types (e.g., technical advice, on-ground support) in our case study region, Daly catchment Australia. Only one service type was rated as highly associated with free choice in establishing relationships: technical advice/knowledge. Beneficial characteristics of NRM organizations, such as <italic>collaborative</italic> and <italic>transparent</italic>, were associated with the presence of freely chosen relationships between organizations. Our results suggest a need to improve our understanding of organizational roles and characteristics, in particular for use in applied NRM contexts, such as network weaving or disseminating information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08941920
Volume :
31
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Society & Natural Resources
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129156289
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2018.1425514