Drivers of interdependence and network convergence in social networks in virtual communities

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Highlights：

• This study examined drivers of interdependence and network convergence in social networks in virtual communities.

• This study used weak/strong tie theory for developing hypotheses.

• Needs for affiliation, altruism, and social intelligence are related to interdependence and network convergence.

• Some of the interactions are related to interdependence and network convergence.

摘要

•This study examined drivers of interdependence and network convergence in social networks in virtual communities.•This study used weak/strong tie theory for developing hypotheses.•Needs for affiliation, altruism, and social intelligence are related to interdependence and network convergence.•Some of the interactions are related to interdependence and network convergence.

论文关键词：Social network,Virtual communities,Need for affiliation,Altruism,Social intelligence,Interdependence,Network convergence

论文评审过程：Received 2 July 2014, Revised 13 January 2015, Accepted 16 January 2015, Available online 17 February 2015, Version of Record 24 May 2015.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elerap.2015.01.004