Integrating Social Network Analysis with Structural Equation Modeling: Enhancing Insights in Sociology

This concise paper discusses the potential benefits of combining Social Network Analysis (SNA) with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in sociological research. SEM is a valuable tool for examining mediation and moderation effects in integrated models. However, when variables exhibit mutual relationships, determining the specific roles of mediation and moderation becomes complex. To address this challenge, the paper proposes incorporating SNA into the analysis.