Wednesday, June 14, 2023

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Uppsala Biomedical Centre - Room A9:017

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Social network analysis (SNA) is a theoretical framework and set of methodologies growing in popularity, specifically in health behavior settings. Simply put, SNA allows researchers and practitioners to analyze connections within systems. Further, SNA helps answer unique research questions about health behaviors and outcomes among individuals, organizations, and communities. For example, SNA could be used to analyze the impact of collaborative ties between organizations in a health coalition; how friendship ties between adolescents at a summer care program impact physical activity; or network properties related to program adoption. This half-day workshop serves as an introduction to and overview of the theory and application of SNA in health behavior research and practice. We will cover the theoretical premise and conceptualization of network data to provide a broad overview of what is possible when applying SNA in health behavior. Successful participants will be able to develop a basic level of understanding of networks and SNA. This conceptualization of connections and networks is key for further application of methodology. No prior knowledge of SNA or data analysis is required.

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