美国户外学术项目网络分析

The professional network supporting outdoor academic programs (OAPs) had been largely unexamined, even though many of these programs have specialized risk management, academic, and institutional concerns that could benefit from a strong network of support. This study utilized social network analysis (SNA) to systematically map and analyze the self-reported connections between OAPs in the United States, investigating how these programs may be connected and positioned to draw upon social capital. Findings indicate 60% of OAPs reported no network connections (isolates) and that no reported networ