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Dynamic network visualization

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Moody, J; McFarland, D; Bender-DeMoll, S
Published in: American Journal of Sociology
January 1, 2005

Increased interest in longitudinal social networks and the recognition that visualization fosters theoretical insight create a need for dynamic network visualizations, or network "movies." This article confronts theoretical questions surrounding the temporal representations of social networks and technical questions about how best to link network change to changes in the graphical representation. The authors divide network movies into (1) static flip books, where node position remains constant but edges cumulate over time, and (2) dynamic movies, where nodes move as a function of changes in relations. Flip books are particularly useful in contexts where relations are sparse. For more connected networks, movies are often more appropriate. Three empirical examples demonstrate the advantages of different movie styles. A new software program for creating network movies is discussed in the appendix. © 2005 by The University of Chicago. All rights reserved.

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American Journal of Sociology

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0002-9602

Publication Date

January 1, 2005

Volume

110

Issue

4

Start / End Page

1206 / 1241

Related Subject Headings

  • Sociology
  • 4410 Sociology
  • 1608 Sociology
 

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Moody, J., McFarland, D., & Bender-DeMoll, S. (2005). Dynamic network visualization. American Journal of Sociology, 110(4), 1206–1241. https://doi.org/10.1086/421509
Moody, J., D. McFarland, and S. Bender-DeMoll. “Dynamic network visualization.” American Journal of Sociology 110, no. 4 (January 1, 2005): 1206–41. https://doi.org/10.1086/421509.
Moody J, McFarland D, Bender-DeMoll S. Dynamic network visualization. American Journal of Sociology. 2005 Jan 1;110(4):1206–41.
Moody, J., et al. “Dynamic network visualization.” American Journal of Sociology, vol. 110, no. 4, Jan. 2005, pp. 1206–41. Scopus, doi:10.1086/421509.
Moody J, McFarland D, Bender-DeMoll S. Dynamic network visualization. American Journal of Sociology. 2005 Jan 1;110(4):1206–1241.
Journal cover image

Published In

American Journal of Sociology

DOI

ISSN

0002-9602

Publication Date

January 1, 2005

Volume

110

Issue

4

Start / End Page

1206 / 1241

Related Subject Headings

  • Sociology
  • 4410 Sociology
  • 1608 Sociology