ABSTRACT

This study looked to explore the access to academic social capital for those who have considering dropping out. The research utilized social network analysis, specifically ego networks, to explore how four individuals from an alternative school perceived their own social networks. Name generators, name interpreters, and name interrelators were used to determine the size, composition, and structure of these networks. Everyone’s network differed in either the number of connections, who was within the network, and what resources those people offered. The results were then organized by the potential benefits and problems of the four networks, focusing specifically on the size, composition, and structure. Practitioners can see how to effectively utilize egocentric cognitive social structures.

摘要

这项研究旨在探讨那些考虑退学的人获得学术社会资本的途径。该研究利用社交网络分析，特别是自我网络，来探索来自另类学校的四个人如何看待自己的社交网络。名称生成器、名称解释器和名称互连器用于确定这些网络的大小、组成和结构。每个人的网络在连接数量、网络内的人员以及这些人提供的资源方面都不同。然后根据四个网络的潜在好处和问题对结果进行组织，特别关注规模、组成和结构。从业者可以看到如何有效地利用以自我为中心的认知社会结构。