Social Network Analysis (SNA) is both a theory and an analytical technique for the study of social structures. Human relations and their positions in a particular network are the key issue. The particularity of this method is the non-inferential quantitative treatment of qualitative data. This workshop introduces the core ideas to apply SNA in research. First, an introduction about its origins and uses along research will be given to place the audience in context. Second, the general concepts will be explained: whole networks and social-personal networks (or ego-centered). Third, the basic metrics: what can we measure? How can we treat data? What kind of results can we get? Fourth, a brief explanation of the procedure to design a social-personal survey; the questions we should ask and the mistakes we should avoid. Fifth, some examples of these will be given, concerning the measure of power, human and social capital. Finally, two practical exercises will be conducted to apprehend the concepts.
Convener
Eugenia Albani Moreno
Department of Political Science and Public Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Schedule: 14 November 2012
10.00 - 11.30 Introduction. Origin and general concepts.
11.30 – 12.00 Coffee Break
12.00 – 13.00 Basic metrics in whole and ego-centered networks.
13.00 – 14.00 Ego-centered networks. Name generators and name interpreters
14.00 - 15.00 Lunch Break
15.00 - 16.00 Applied research with SNA. Measuring power / human capital / social capital
16.00 – 17.00 Exercises with UCINET and EgoNet softwares.
Location
3 Leontos Sofou str. CITY College Bldg, Auditorium 5th floor, Thessaloniki, Greece
Registration
The workshop is available free of charge. However, places are limited. All participants must register by 9 November 2012 by contacting:
Athanasia Halatzouka at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Questions?
Questions about any aspect of the workshop can be directed to:
Paul Knepper at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
