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abstract |
<i>Mixed Methods Social Network Analysis</i> brings together diverse perspectives
from 42 international experts on how to design, implement and evaluate Mixed Method
Social Network Analysis (MMSNA). There is an increased recognition that social networks
can be important catalysts for change and transformation.<br></br><br></br>This edited
book from leading experts in mixed methods and social network analysis describes how
researchers can conceptualize, develop, mix, and intersect diverse approaches, concepts,
and tools. In doing so, they can improve their understanding and insights into the
complex change processes in social networks. Section 1 includes eight chapters that
reflect on "Why should we do MMSNA?", providing a clear map of MMSNA research to date
and why to consider MMSNA. In Section 2 the remaining 11 chapters are dedicated to
the question "How do I do MMSNA?", illustrating how concentric circles, learning analytics,
qualitative structured approaches, relational event modeling, and other approaches
can empower researchers.<br></br><br></br>This book shows that mixing qualitative
and quantitative approaches to social network analysis can empower people to understand
the complexities of change in networks and relations between people. It shows how
mixed analysis can be applied to a wide range of data generated by diverse global
communities: American school children, Belgian teachers, Dutch medical professionals,
Finnish consultants, French school children, and Swedish right-wing social media users,
amongst others. It will be of great interest to researchers and postgraduate students
in education and social sciences and mixed methods scholars. |