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- Title
The Concept of Function in Social Positioning Theory.
- Authors
Pratten, Stephen
- Abstract
The term function currently features prominently in outlines of social positioning theory but a sustained account of the view of function informing social positioning theory has yet to be supplied. In the absence of a fuller articulation of the theory's underlying view of function confusion and misinterpretation are likely to be encouraged especially among those committed to one or other of the numerous alternative accounts of function available. In this paper key features of the concept of function as it now appears in social positioning theory are identified and the similarities and differences between it and selected other views of function explored.
- Subjects
SOCIAL status; SOCIAL skills; SIMILARITY (Psychology)
- Publication
Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, 2023, Vol 53, Issue 4, p560
- ISSN
0021-8308
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jtsb.12389