Qualitative network analysis
A useful tool for investigating policy networks in transnational settings
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4899474 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Petra Ahrens (0000-0002-1867-4519, University of Antwerp, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 205979911876981 |
| Publication date | 2018-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Methodological Innovations (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2059-7991 • E-ISSN: 2059-7991 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2059799118769816 |
| OpenAlex | W2800037028 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 21 |
| References cited | 33 |
An essential characteristic of political systems is the coexistence and interdependence of formal and informal policy networks. This article describes applying qualitative network analysis as an innovative method of gathering discursive forms of data on maintaining complex transnational networks in the everyday work of individual actors. Complementary to social network analysis, qualitative network analysis allows collecting details on (a) the meaning individual actors attach to their network ties and the network as a whole, (b) data on informal policy networks not available through quantitative analysis, and (c) an insider view on the relationship between informal and formal policy networks. The article contributes to developing new methodological techniques in studying the European Union policy-making by illustrating opportunities and challenges of qualitative network analysis for studying transnational policy networks
Data science · Epistemology · Insider · Knowledge management · Meaning (existential · Network analysis · Policy analysis · Political science · Politics · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Social capital · Social network analysis · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · European Union Policy and Governance · Policy Transfer and Learning · Public Administration · Public Policy and Administration Research
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| Unique citing works | 21 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 21 |