THE ROLE OF NETWORK ANALYSIS IN THE STUDY OF SOCIAL NETWORKS OF DELINQUENT ADOLESCENTS
The article reveals the essence of network theory and network analysis in sociology. The role of network approach in the study of social networks of adolescents with delinquent behavior is shown. Researches of social networks of criminals show their significance in motivation to crime, formation of criminal ideology. The potential of network analysis in the study of criminal networks is then revealed. Arguments in favor of using this approach in interdisciplinary studies of social networks are given.