Relational thinking
Study people, groups, and institutions through the connections that link them.
Mission and Direction
Make relationships visible, measurable, and useful.
SNA.hk exists to make social network analysis easier to understand, evaluate, and apply. We connect sound theory with transparent methods and responsible interpretation.
Methodological rigor
Use clear assumptions, appropriate measures, and reproducible analytical choices.
Human context
Interpret network patterns alongside the social settings and lived experiences behind them.
Ethical responsibility
Protect privacy, avoid harmful inference, and communicate uncertainty honestly.
Our strategy
Four practical directions guide the platform and its future knowledge resources.
Build network literacy
Explain foundational ideas, measures, and models in clear professional language.
Connect research and practice
Translate credible findings into useful questions, tools, and applications.
Communicate networks clearly
Use thoughtful visualizations and narratives that reveal patterns without oversimplifying them.
Advance responsible use
Promote transparent, privacy aware, and context sensitive network analysis.