Sociometric network analysis in illicit drugs research: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sociometric or whole network analysis, a method used to analyze relational patterns among social actors, emphasizes the role of social structure in shaping behaviour. Such method has been applied to many aspects of illicit drug research, including in the areas of public health, epidemiology, and criminology. Previous reviews about social networks and drugs have lacked a focus on the use of sociometric network analysis for illicit drugs research across disciplines. The current scoping review aimed to provide an overview of the sociometric network analysis methods used in illicit drugs research and to assess how such methods could be used for future research.

Methods

A systematic search of six databases (Web of Science, ProQuest Sociology Collection, Political Scien

SUBMITTER: Zakimi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9970099 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature