Bibliography: BIB28908

web link	bahai-library.com/bibliography/BIB28908
reference type	Journal Article
title	Social Affinity Flow Theory: A New Understanding of Both Human Interaction and the Power of the Bahá’í Training Institute Process
journal	Journal of Bahá'í Studies
author	Gourdine, Christopher R., Edgren, Justin R., Trice, Thomas L. and Zlatic, Joseph M.
Authority control 1	Christopher G. Gourdine; ; Justin R. Edgren; ; Thomas L. Trice; ; Joseph N. Zlatic; M.
authority control	Christopher G. Gourdine; ; Justin R. Edgren; ; Thomas L. Trice; ; Joseph N. Zlatic; M.
year	2019
date	Winter 2019
issue	4
volume	29
abstract	This article presents a new theoretical construct, Social Affinity Flow Theory (SAFT), which both describes and predicts flow phenomena across a diversity of human social systems and is founded upon constructal law. Constructal law and its associated s-curves describe many phenomena, both in nature and in human societies. Extrapolated from the work of Bejan and Zane and integrating social science research, it provides a foundational explanation of social rifts prevalent in many societies today as well as constructive efforts of social change, whether secular or religiously based. A primary example of constructive change explained by SAFT is the community-building work of the Bahá’í Faith, as refl ected in both its teachings and its training institute process.
language	English
keywords	SOCIAL AFFINITY FLOW THEORY (SAFT); SOCIAL CHANGE; COMMUNITY BUILDING; INSTITUTES; CORE ACTIVITIES
pages	53–80