The potential of mixed-method social network analysis for studying interaction between agency and structure in education

IF 1.5 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

International Journal of Research & Method in Education Pub Date : 2022-07-25 DOI:10.1080/1743727X.2022.2094361

N. Pantić, J. Brouwer, Laura Thomas, D. Froehlich

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This article discusses the potential of mixed-method social network analysis (MMSNA) as a methodology for designing and conducting studies that address questions of interplay between human agency and social structures in educational settings. First, we discuss a rationale for using MMSNA referring to the theoretical calls for better understanding the role of agency in network structures. Next, we discuss examples of studies that illustrate how MMSNA has been applied to investigate (a) the role of agency in social network formation and (b) how social networks facilitate actors’ agency in educational processes. Finally, we outline a guide for how to use MMSNA and consider its potential for future studies of interactions between agency and structures in educational settings.

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混合方法社会网络分析在研究教育中机构与结构相互作用中的潜力

本文讨论了混合方法社会网络分析(MMSNA)作为设计和开展研究的方法的潜力，这些研究解决了教育环境中人类代理和社会结构之间相互作用的问题。首先，我们讨论了使用MMSNA的理论依据，以更好地理解代理在网络结构中的作用。接下来，我们将讨论一些研究实例，说明MMSNA如何应用于调查(a)代理在社会网络形成中的作用以及(b)社会网络如何促进行动者在教育过程中的代理。最后，我们概述了如何使用MMSNA的指南，并考虑了其在未来研究教育环境中机构和结构之间相互作用的潜力。

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International Journal of Research & Method in Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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4.70

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5.00%

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Research & Method in Education is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that draws contributions from a wide community of international researchers. Contributions are expected to develop and further international discourse in educational research with a particular focus on method and methodological issues. The journal welcomes papers engaging with methods from within a qualitative or quantitative framework, or from frameworks which cut across and or challenge this duality. Papers should not solely focus on the practice of education; there must be a contribution to methodology. International Journal of Research & Method in Education is committed to publishing scholarly research that discusses conceptual, theoretical and methodological issues, provides evidence, support for or informed critique of unusual or new methodologies within educational research and provides innovative, new perspectives and examinations of key research findings. The journal’s enthusiasm to foster debate is also recognised in a keenness to include engaged, thought-provoking response papers to previously published articles. The journal is also interested in papers that discuss issues in the teaching of research methods for educational researchers. Contributors to International Journal of Research & Method in Education should take care to communicate their findings or arguments in a succinct, accessible manner to an international readership of researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from a range of disciplines including but not limited to philosophy, sociology, economics, psychology, and history of education. The Co-Editors welcome suggested topics for future Special Issues. Initial ideas should be discussed by email with the Co-Editors before a formal proposal is submitted for consideration.