Stochastic actor-oriented models for the co-evolution of networks and individual outcomes

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Abstract

Stochastic actor-oriented models (SAOMs) originated as models to explain network evolution over time. They have been extended in several directions. This chapter focuses on the extension of SAOMs for analyzing the co-evolution of networks and individual outcomes, such as behaviours, attitudes, and activities. Over the past decade, these models have been widely applied in education to determine the relative contributions of selection and influence processes to explain peer effects and design effective policies. We illustrate the model by analyzing the co-evolution of friendship and academic performance. The chapter ends with a discussion of the strengths and limitations of the introduced models and a brief description of SAOMs' extensions for analyzing multivariate and multilevel network data and their application in education.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Social Network Analysis and Education
EditorsNin Kolleck
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Chapter16
Pages230-241
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781035312191
ISBN (Print)9781035312184
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15-Jul-2025

Publication series

NameResearch Handbooks on Social Networks series
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing

Keywords

  • Co-evolution
  • Longitudinal data
  • Networks
  • Selection and influence
  • Stochastic actor-oriented models

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