Testing structural balance theories in heterogeneous signed networks

The abundance of data about social relationships allows the human behavior to be analyzed as any other natural phenomenon. Here we focus on balance theory, stating that social actors tend to avoid establishing cycles with an odd number of negative links. This statement, however, can be supported onl...

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Main Authors: Gallo, A, Garlaschelli, D, Lambiotte, R, Saracco, F, Squartini, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2024