Embeddedness and Policy Attitudes: An Exploratory Study Involving a Social Network of Mayors in Bohol, Philippines

Authors

Aileen V. Lapitan, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Florencia G. Palis, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Abstract

This paper is an exploration of the different measures of embeddedness within a social network of mayors in Bohol, Philippines. Inquiry was perched on the prospects of elucidating policy transfer mechanism through the social network approach (SNA). SNA was applied in the characterization of embeddedness traits of the mayors. Results of the survey indicate higher incidence of policy attitude similarity between a mayor and his immediate (ego) network peers compared to the similarity with peers in the broad network. The paper paints an intriguing picture of local policy transfer dynamics from a network perspective whereby interactions beyond local jurisdictional boundaries can be examined for possible influence on policy attitude similarities. It submits recommendations for further application of SNA in local policy process research and practice.

Recommended Citation

Lapitan, Aileen V. and Palis, Florencia G. (2016) "Embeddedness and Policy Attitudes: An Exploratory Study Involving a Social Network of Mayors in Bohol, Philippines," Journal of Public Affairs and Development: Vol. 3: No. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/jpad/vol3/iss1/2