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The Influence “Paradox”: When More Network Ties Lead to Less Change

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American Sociological Review

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Abstract

American Sociological Review, Volume 91, Issue 3, Page 464-489, June 2026.
The diffusion of behaviors and ideas is a core concern in many fields and highly relevant to collective action and innovation adoption. A common assumption is that well-connected individuals within social networks are especially influential and so are ...