Agency in Social Activity and ICT Interactions: The Role of Social Networks in Time and Space
DOI[PLACEHOLDER: Annotation on how social networks mediate agency in social activities and ICT interactions across time and space.]
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Develops methods for modeling interactions among face-to-face and electronic communication modes, demonstrating how ICT use patterns can be captured alongside travel behavior data. The data collection framework treats communication mode choice as a methodological variable, enabling researchers to study how different media serve different social network functions.
Models how face-to-face and electronic communication modes interact within social networks, revealing that different media serve different relational functions rather than simply substituting for one another. The network perspective shows that communication mode choice is structured by relationship type and network position, not just individual preference.