Category Archives: Relational research

Relational Sociology: A New Paradigm for the Social Sciences

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

‘Simultaneous invention’ has become commonplace in the natural sciences, but is still virtually unknown within the sphere of social science. The convergence of two highly compatible versions of Critical Realism from two independent sources is a striking exception. Pierpaolo Donati’s … Continue reading →

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Engaging with the World: Agency, Institutions, Historical Formations

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

This title reflects the general theme of the 2010 IACR annual conference that was held in Padova, Italy, the aim of which was to provide a fresh view on some cultural and structural changes involving Western societies after the world … Continue reading →

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The Social Poetics of Relationally Engaged Research

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

… it is the poet who plays with language, with interpretation, with imagery. It is in juxtaposition to this portrait of the poet, the poem, the poetic that I embrace the move toward a social poetic. Here we move rapidly … Continue reading →

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Relational Behavior of Leaders

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

Organizational researchers widely acknowledge that positive relational behavior is associated with leadership effectiveness. In this exploratory study, we seek to extend previous research examining contextual factors that influence leadership style based on the characteristics of person–vocation fit. Our research also … Continue reading →