Tutorial of Social Network Analysis for Systematic Review

• In Event: Advances in Meta-Analytic and Systematic Review Approaches

Abstract

This tutorial explores the application of Social Network Analysis (SNA) in systematic reviews, using the investigation of the summer effect on reading among K-5 students as a case study. By visualizing and analyzing collaborative patterns and influential researchers, SNA provides comprehensive insights into relational patterns among authors, institutions, and research topics. This approach offers substantial benefits over traditional citation analysis by revealing the broader social context of research activities, thus enhancing strategic planning and policy development in education research. Key steps include data collection, cleaning, software selection, and network analysis.

Authors

• Huibin Zhang, University of Tennessee

• Deborah K. Reed, University of Tennessee

• Anna Gibbs, University of Tennessee

• Terri D. Pigott, Georgia State University