Deterministic models for opinion formation through communication: A survey

In the literature two main approaches have been adopted on how each individual updates her opinion: deterministic and probabilistic. Here, we focus only with deterministic models. We present various forms of modeling opinion dynamics in social networks and we show how opinions change following to social influence. Within the course of analysis, we point out both the strengths and weakness of many approaches. We aim to provide theoretical insight which may serve as guidelines for scientists, practitioners, researchers, consultants and developers who intend to design new methods in this area of interest.