Psychological network analyses and directed acyclic graphs tutorial for developmental and educational science / Xin Tang, Jindong Zhang, Yuyang Zhang, Hye Rin Lee.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tang, Xin (Of Shanghai jiao tong da xue), author.

Zhang, Jindong (Of Aomen da xue), author.

Zhang, Yuyang (Of Shenzhen da xue), author.

Lee, Hye Rin, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in research methods for developmental science

Cambridge elements. Elements in research methods for developmental science 2632-9964

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology--Research--Methodology.

Psychology.

Directed graphs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2026

Summary:

"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"-- Cambridge Core

Contents:

Theoretical foundations and literature review

Psychological network analysis with cross-sectional data

Psychological network analysis with cohort data : a case illustration

Psychological network analysis with longitudinal data

Causal inference using directed acyclic graphs

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed May 18, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Tang, Xin (Of Shanghai jiao tong da xue) Psychological network analyses and directed acyclic graphs tutorial for developmental and educational scienc

ISBN:

1009645919

9781009645911

OCLC:

1591831225

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