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Social Network^[1] Analysis Software is a specialized tool designed to examine, interpret, and visualize social connections among individuals or organizations. This software can cater to networks of various scales, from small family units to extensive nation-states. The software utilizes raw data formats such as edgelist, adjacency list, or adjacency matrix to perceive and process network links. Its capabilities extend to analyzing different network features, including individual nodes, dyads, triads, ties, edges, or the entire network. It provides visual representation tools, allowing users to customize the layout, colors, size, and other properties for better comprehension of network data. The software also enables predictive analysis, relying on network phenomena to forecast outcomes. Some popular examples of such software include Cytoscape, Gephi, Graphviz, NodeXL, and NetMiner. This tool is a key resource for studying social and economic networks, social capital^[2] theory, and network dynamics.

Definições de termos

1. ↑ Rede social ( Social Network )

1 A social network, as the term suggests, is a system that connects various individuals or organizations, also known as social actors. It's not just about online platforms like Facebook or Twitter, but about the intricate web of connections between these actors. The relationships, known as dyadic ties, allow for interaction and communication. By studying these networks, we can identify patterns and understand how influence works within the group. The field of social network analysis has roots in several areas such as social psychology, sociology, statistics, and graph theory. It's an evolving interdisciplinary field that uses various methods to analyze these social structures and provides theoretical explanations for the observed patterns. Key figures like Georg Simmel and Jacob Moreno have made significant contributions to this field.

2 A social network is a structure made up of individuals or organizations, known as actors, and the relationships or connections between them, referred to as ties. It is a field deeply rooted in disciplines such as sociology, psychology, statistics, and graph theory. The analysis of these networks, known as Social Network Analysis, involves identifying patterns, pinpointing influential entities, and studying how these networks evolve over time. It uses a variety of methodologies to study these structures. The development of this field has been significantly influenced by figures like Georg Simmel and Jacob Moreno, who made significant contributions to social network theories and methods. The study of social networks is interdisciplinary in nature, employing diverse methods to analyze network dynamics and patterns.

2. ↑ social capital. Social capital refers to the networks, relationships, and norms of trust that individuals form within a community, which allow them to work together effectively. The concept has historical roots dating back to Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, with its modern usage beginning in the 1890s. Notably, Lyda Hanifan, John Dewey, and Robert Putnam contributed to its development. It is a complex term with various interpretations, including economic, cultural, and social aspects. Social capital fosters societal functioning, entrepreneurship, and strategic alliances, despite potential negative effects such as the rise of harmful movements or perpetuating inequality. Difficulties in measurement and access, particularly due to geographic and social isolation, are key considerations. The concept is often divided into bonding, bridging, and linking types.