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

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

Hardcover

Series: Elements in Research Methods for Developmental Science

General Psychology

ISBN10: 1009645900
ISBN13: 9781009645904
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Jun 4 2026
Pages: 75
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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.

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