Social network analysis in innovation research: using a mixed methods approach to analyze social innovations

Nina Kolleck · 2013 · European Journal of Futures Research

Summary. Social networks drive innovation diffusion and social change by enabling learning, problem-solving, and idea sharing among actors. This paper demonstrates how mixed-methods social network analysis can reveal how networks foster innovation by connecting resources and knowledge. The author applies this approach to five education networks focused on sustainable development, showing practical implementation of SNA for studying innovation processes.

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  title   = {Social network analysis in innovation research: using a mixed methods approach to analyze social innovations},
  author  = {Nina Kolleck},
  journal = {European Journal of Futures Research},
  year    = {2013},
  doi     = {10.1007/s40309-013-0025-2},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s40309-013-0025-2}
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DOI

10.1007/s40309-013-0025-2

Countries

Germany

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-networks, innovation-theory, education, general-innovation

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