Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Manipulation and Analysis

Manipulation and Analysis

GIS manipulation and analysis functions are vital for decision-making and planning. These activities range from data retrieval tasks, such as selecting information based on specific criteria, to advanced analytical techniques that address complex spatial problems.One critical GIS analysis method is overlaying, which combines multiple data layers to examine impacts. For example, overlaying a river-dammed lake boundary with road networks can identify affected infrastructure. Another common...

Selected Data About Geographic Locations

Selected Data About Geographic Locations

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) rely on two core types of data: spatial data and attribute data.Spatial DataSpatial data defines the physical location of features within a coordinate system, typically expressed in terms of latitude and longitude. It provides precise positioning for elements like roads, rivers, or buildings.Attribute DataAttribute data complements spatial data by adding descriptive information about these features. For example, a road's spatial data includes its start and...

Defining Social Psychology

Defining Social Psychology

Social psychology investigates how the presence and actions of others influence individual behavior, cognition, and emotion. Examining the social environment's impact provides a scientific framework for understanding how individuals perceive others and are, in turn, influenced by them. This field seeks to uncover the underlying principles guiding social interactions, exploring phenomena such as conformity, obedience, and prosocial behavior.Core Themes in Social PsychologyOne central focus of...

Introduction to GIS

Introduction to GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are tools for storing, analyzing, and displaying spatial data alongside related attributes. Unlike traditional information systems that address general queries, GIS incorporates spatial components, enabling users to answer "where" and "how far." For example, GIS can process housing data linked to geographic locations like zip codes, allowing insights into population density or housing distribution through thematic maps.GIS integrates technologies such as...

Levels of Use of a GIS

Levels of Use of a GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) operate across three levels of application, each representing an increasing degree of complexity: data management, analysis, and prediction. These levels reflect the expanding functionality and versatility of GIS technology in handling spatial data for diverse purposes.Data ManagementAt its foundational level, GIS serves as a tool for data management, enabling the input, storage, retrieval, and organization of spatial data. This level is often employed in...

Cognition and Behavior

Cognition and Behavior

Social psychology examines the complex interplay between individual mental processes and social interactions. Historically, the field was divided into two domains: social behavior and social cognition. Researchers focusing on social behavior analyzed actions within social contexts, such as conformity, aggression, or cooperation. Meanwhile, social cognition researchers investigated how people perceive, interpret, and mentally represent their social environments. However, modern perspectives no...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Diabetic Wound Healing Enabled by a Tri-Functional MAX Phase via Cu Doping.

Advanced healthcare materials·2026

Same author

Linkages between soil-specific enzyme activity and microbial necromass carbon: implications for ecological restoration.

Frontiers in microbiology·2026

Same author

Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis identifies KYNU as a novel Helicobacter pylori -associated biomarker with prognostic and therapeutic potential in gastric cancer.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

ATF3 Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced Impairment of Milk Synthesis in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026

Same author

Epigenetics: the master switch of nasopharyngeal carcinoma invasion and metastasis.

Frontiers in immunology·2026

Same author

A Segmentation-Guided Feature Alignment and Fusion Network for Glioma IDH Genotyping.

IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics·2026

Same journal

Climate change and health in rural mountain environments: summary of a workshop on knowledge gaps, barriers, and opportunities for action.

GeoJournal·2025

Same journal

Spatiotemporal patterns of youth isolation and loneliness in the US: a geospatial analysis of Crisis Text Line data (2016-2022).

GeoJournal·2024

Same journal

Africa's spatial data science landscape in the context of covid-19 pandemic.

GeoJournal·2024

Same journal

Meeting the challenges to climate change adaptation: an NGO community-based successful projects in Mauritius.

GeoJournal·2024

Same journal

Geospatial variations in socioeconomic conditions and health outcomes in COVID-19 era: insights from South Africa (2020-2022).

GeoJournal·2024

Same journal

Environmental justice in South Africa: the dilemma of informal settlement residents.

GeoJournal·2024

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Utilizing Electroencephalography Measurements for Comparison of Task-Specific Neural Efficiencies: Spatial Intelligence Tasks

Utilizing Electroencephalography Measurements for Comparison of Task-Specific Neural Efficiencies: Spatial Intelligence Tasks

Published on: August 9, 2016

Applying spatial thinking in social science research.

John R Logan¹, Weiwei Zhang, Hongwei Xu

¹Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.

|May 1, 2010

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly used in social sciences. Proper application demands deeper understanding of spatial concepts and theories to interpret spatial patterns effectively.

More Related Videos

The (Spatial) Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial Cognition

The (Spatial) Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial Cognition

Published on: February 19, 2018

Assessing Human Spatial Navigation in a Virtual Space and its Sensitivity to Exercise

Assessing Human Spatial Navigation in a Virtual Space and its Sensitivity to Exercise

Published on: January 26, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Utilizing Electroencephalography Measurements for Comparison of Task-Specific Neural Efficiencies: Spatial Intelligence Tasks

Utilizing Electroencephalography Measurements for Comparison of Task-Specific Neural Efficiencies: Spatial Intelligence Tasks

Published on: August 9, 2016

The (Spatial) Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial Cognition

The (Spatial) Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial Cognition

Published on: February 19, 2018

Assessing Human Spatial Navigation in a Virtual Space and its Sensitivity to Exercise

Assessing Human Spatial Navigation in a Virtual Space and its Sensitivity to Exercise

Published on: January 26, 2024

Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Background:

Spatial methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are rapidly expanding within social science research.
The ease of spatial data measurement necessitates a more critical examination of the underlying concepts, such as distance.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the importance of conceptual and theoretical frameworks for the appropriate use of spatial tools.
To review key spatial concepts and methodological approaches available to researchers.

Main Methods:

Conceptual review of spatial theories and concepts.
Illustrative case studies demonstrating the application of spatial tools across diverse research problems.

Main Results:

Highlights the gap between the technical accessibility of spatial tools and the theoretical understanding required for their meaningful application.
Demonstrates the broad applicability of spatial methods in addressing various social science questions.

Conclusions:

Effective interpretation of spatial patterns requires robust spatial theories, not just technical proficiency with tools like GIS.
Researchers must engage critically with spatial concepts to advance social science research using spatial methodologies.