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The materiality of interactions: On the possible usefulness of conversation analysis for the study of social networks

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  • Jiménez-Albornoz, Juan

    (Universidad Autónoma de Chile)

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In the domain of social network analysis (SNA), the structure of interactions assumed paramount importance. Despite SNA's acknowledgment that structural elements alone were insufficient and that the content of the interaction was pertinent, it proved challenging to transcend this recognition. Social network analysis posited that to do so, it was beneficial to align with approaches that sought to comprehend the mechanisms underlying the interaction's genesis. To elucidate the issues associated with a purely structural perspective and the necessity for the development of analytical instruments, we employed the trajectory of a seminal concept in SNA: the strength of weak ties. This concept overlooked a pivotal issue, namely the manner in which information and assistance can function within such relationships. This study posited that the association with conversation analysis (CA), particularly through the lens of preference organization, facilitated elucidation of the interactional characteristics that enabled the efficacy of weak ties. The systematic examination of materiality functioned as a microfoundation of SNA.

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  • Jiménez-Albornoz, Juan, 2025. "The materiality of interactions: On the possible usefulness of conversation analysis for the study of social networks," AWARI, AWARI, vol. 6(2), pages 1-11, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:prm:awjrnl:v:6:y:2025:i:2:p:1-11
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