title: A glossary of terms for navigating the field of social network analysis.
abstract: Social network analysis is the study of social structure. This glossary introduces basic concepts in social network analysis. It is designed to help researchers to be more discriminating in their thinking and choice of methods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1, Canada. phawe@ucalgary.ca
authors.forename: Penelope
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hawe
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Webster
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shiell
mesh_terms: D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D009626:Terminology as Topic