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Using Social Network Analysis to Assess Professional Network Development among AGESW Pre-Dissertation Fellowship
Rebecca L Mauldin1, Jennifer C Greenfield2, Nancy Kusmaul3
1School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA.
Professional networks are crucial for emerging scholars. Social network analysis effectively tracks how training programs, like the Association of Gerontological Education in Social Work (AGESW)
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Higher Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Professional networks are vital for doctoral students and early career faculty.
- Limited research exists on effective methods for developing these networks in emerging scholars.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of social network analysis in evaluating training programs for professional network development.
- To examine the network development experienced by participants in the Association of Gerontological Education in Social Work (AGESW)'s Pre-Dissertation Fellowship Program (PDFP).
Main Methods:
- Social network analysis was applied to assess professional connections formed during the PDFP.
- Alumni from the first three PDFP cohorts (2010-2012) were surveyed regarding their network interactions.
Main Results:
- PDFP alumni reported meeting an average of 20 scholars through the program.
- These connections facilitated potential collaborations on conference presentations and manuscripts.
Conclusions:
- Social network analysis shows promise for identifying factors that enhance professional network development in pre-dissertation training programs.
- Further research is needed to overcome data limitations and fully understand program effectiveness.
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