Citizen Science and Natural Resource Management
A Social Network Analysis of Two Community-Based Water Monitoring Programs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12164130 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patrick Bonney (0000-0003-4335-5728, Federation University, corresponding author), Birgita D Hansen (0000-0003-3608-7622, Federation University), Claudia Baldwin (0000-0002-0707-6564, Sustainability Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 600-621 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Society & Natural Resources (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0894-1920 • E-ISSN: 1521-0723 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08941920.2023.2183445 |
| OpenAlex | W4361290127 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 51 |
In natural resource management contexts, citizen science programs often involve a diversity of actors collaborating in broad social networks. However, the characteristics and functioning of these networks has received limited attention. In this article, we demonstrate the benefits of applying social network research to citizen science practice. Through a mixed methods approach, we compare data sharing and collaboration networks of two community-based water monitoring programs in Australia. The quantitative component revealed that despite similarities in actor diversity and activities, both programs have created divergent network structures (centralized vs decentralized) corresponding to their scale of influence in environmental decision-making (regional vs local impacts). The qualitative component showed how individuals navigated their relationships and managed key tensions inherent to network functioning. This study provides new insights on the role of social networks in citizen science and concludes by recommending program leaders adopt a “networking mindset” to maximize their sphere of influence
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |