Psychological Network Analyses and Directed Acyclic Graphs Tutorial for Developmental and Educational...

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Xin Tang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, University of Helsinki, and Tallinn University) Jindong Zhang (University of Macau)

Psychological Network Analyses and Directed Acyclic Graphs Tutorial for Developmental and Educational Science

Name: Psychological Network Analyses and Directed Acyclic Graphs Tutorial for Developmental and Educational Science
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ISBN: 9781009645881

Xin Tang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, University of Helsinki, and Tallinn University), Jindong Zhang (University of Macau), Yuyang Zhang (Shenzhen University) , Hye Rin Lee (University of Georgia)

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Cambridge University Press
04 June 2026

Research methods: general; Educational psychology

Series: Elements in Research Methods for Developmental Science

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Psychological network analysis (PNA) has emerged as a powerful tool for understanding the complex interplay of constructs in developmental and educational sciences. Unlike traditional models that assume relationships among variables arise from latent factors, PNA conceptualizes them as dynamic systems of interacting components. This tutorial introduces PNA's theoretical foundations, key concepts (e.g., nodes, edges, network structures), and its methodological applications using cross-sectional, longitudinal, intensive, and cohort data. Through step-by-step guidance and real-world examples, we illustrate how PNA can capture developmental changes, reveal causal structures using directed acyclic graphs, and support developmental and educational research. Special emphasis is given to practical implementation using R, including network estimation, accuracy testing, and visualization. By equipping researchers with the necessary tools to construct and interpret psychological networks, this Element provides a comprehensive framework for leveraging PNA to explore the multifaceted relationships shaping learning, motivation, and social-emotional development.

By: Xin Tang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University University of Helsinki and Tallinn University), Jindong Zhang (University of Macau), Yuyang Zhang (Shenzhen University), Hye Rin Lee (University of Georgia)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9781009645881
ISBN 10: 1009645889
Series: Elements in Research Methods for Developmental Science
Pages: 75
Publication Date: 04 June 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active