Norms are a foundational concept in sociology. Following a period of skepticism about
norms as overly deterministic and as paying too little attention to social conflict, inequalities …

This review integrates diverse characterizations of creativity from a sociological perspective
with the goal of reinvigorating discussion of the sociology of creativity. We start by exploring …

Qualitative secondary analysis has generated heated debate regarding the epistemology of
qualitative research. We argue that shifting to an abductive approach provides a fruitful …

In the last decade, research on negative social evaluations, from adverse reputation to
extreme stigmatization, has burgeoned both at the individual and organizational level. Thus …

Creativity is the intentional combination of symbols, ideas, or objects in a way that is
unexpected for a given audience. While creativity is a process, innovation is the outcome of …

When a person's language appears to be political—such as being politically correct or
incorrect—it can influence fundamental impressions of him or her. Political correctness is …

Attention is a valuable and scarce resource in the online “attention economy.” But not all
attention is equally valuable. This article advances a relational theory of the value of …

Prior work has emphasized the role of positive attention spillovers in driving cost advantages
for high-status firms, with exchange partners offering preferential terms to high-status …

How firms capture value from their innovations has long interested strategy and innovation
scholars. Prior work has focused on legal, economic, and social mechanisms for isolating …

Whether watching a movie, sports game, or musical performance, consumers often seek
entertainment experiences that are produced by one or more individuals. And although …