@article { , title = {Dynamic networks and behavior: separating selection from influence.}, abstract = {A current problem in the analysis of behavioral dynamics, given a simultaneously evolving social network, is the difficulty of separating effects of partner selection from effects of social influence. In this paper we present a recently developed family of statistical models that enables researchers to separate the two effects in a statistically adequate manner. To illustrate our method we make use of a three-wave panel measured in the years 1995-1997 at a school in the West of Scotland. We are able to assess the strength of selection and influence mechanisms associated with friendship networks of substance-using adolescents.}, doi = {10.1111/j.1467-9531.2010.01225.x}, eissn = {1467-9531}, issn = {0081-1750}, note = {Note: This is an author-produced, peer-reviewed article that has been accepted for publication in Sociological Methodology but has not been copyedited. The publisher-authenticated version is available at http://www.asanet.org/ School: sch\_acc}, pages = {329-393}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {American Sociological Association}, url = {http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2552}, volume = {40}, keyword = {303 Social processes, HM Sociology, Employment Research Institute, behavioral dynamics, partner selection, social influence, dynamic networks, friendship formation, substance use;}, year = {2010}, author = {Steglich, Christian and Snijders, Tom and Pearson, Mike} }