A concluding comment: Toward a critical social network analysis

The authors of articles in this special issue on “Ethics in SNA” contribute to enriching the continuing discussion of major ethical dilemmas that social network analysts need to confront. These articles encourage us to replace silence with thoughtful consideration and innovative paths forward. I hig...

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Published in:Social networks 2021-10, Vol.67, p.74-75
Main Author: Breiger, Ronald L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Critical SNA
Ethical dilemmas
Ethics
Reflexivity
Social network analysis
Social networks
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Summary:The authors of articles in this special issue on “Ethics in SNA” contribute to enriching the continuing discussion of major ethical dilemmas that social network analysts need to confront. These articles encourage us to replace silence with thoughtful consideration and innovative paths forward. I highlight three themes that emerged in my own reading of these contributions: moving beyond “ethics versus science,” deepening reflexivity, and possible approaches toward a critical SNA.
ISSN:0378-8733
1879-2111
DOI:10.1016/j.socnet.2020.12.004