Information seeking in secondary schools: A multilevel network approach |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Psychology, University of Studies of Palermo, v.le delle Scienze, Ed. 15, Palermo 90128, Italy;2. Department of Law, Society and Sport Sciences, University of Studies of Palermo, v.le delle Scienze, Ed. 15, Palermo 90128, Italy |
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Abstract: | In this study, we investigate information seeking interactions in secondary schools from a multilevel network approach. Based on network-related theories, we examine the facilitating role of formal subunits. We apply exponential random graph models for multilevel networks and summarize our findings by using a meta-analysis technique. Our results indicate that formal subunits (e.g. subject departments) can, to some extent, facilitate interactions, in loosely coupled organizations (e.g. secondary schools). Finally, this study shows that a multilevel network approach can provide a more informative representation of information seeking ties in knowledge-intensive organizations. |
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Keywords: | Multilevel social network analysis Exponential random graph models Information seeking Secondary schools Formal subunits |
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