Networked Individualism
네트워크화된 개인주의
A contemporary sociological network theory arguing that modern social life has shifted from bounded, place-based groups to personal, fragmented, and flexible operating networks.
| Field | Sociology · Communication Studies |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Meso · Groups & Organizations |
| Paradigm | Network Approach |
| Key figures | 👤 Barry Wellman (배리 웰먼) |
| Year | 2012 |
Key Claims
Barry Wellman and Lee Rainie demonstrated the triple revolution (social networks, the internet, and mobile connectivity) that created ‘Networked Individualism’. Individuals function as autonomous network operators managing multiple loosely knit, specialized communities across physical and digital space.
Further Reading
- Rainie, L., & Wellman, B. (2012). Networked: The New Social Operating System. MIT Press.
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