Abstract
In this paper, we describe the evolution and impact of computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW) research through social network analysis of coauthorship data. A network of authors as nodes and shared papers as links is used to compare patterns of growth and collaboration in CSCW with other domains, such as high-energy physics and computer science. Further, the coauthorship network data are used to depict dynamic changes in the structure of CSCW collaborations over time. Examination of these changes shows high volatility in the composition of the CSCW research community over decade-long time spans. These data are augmented by a brief citation analysis of recent CSCW conferences. We discuss the implications of the CSCW findings in terms of the influence of CSCW research on the larger field of HCI research as well as the general utility of social network analysis for understanding patterns of collaboration.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Computer Supported Cooperative Work - Conference Proceedings, CSCW 2004 |
| Pages | 582-591 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2004 |
| Event | Computer Supported Cooperative Work - Conference Proceedings, CSCW 2004 - Chicago, IL, United States Duration: Nov 6 2004 → Nov 10 2004 |
Other
| Other | Computer Supported Cooperative Work - Conference Proceedings, CSCW 2004 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Chicago, IL |
| Period | 11/6/04 → 11/10/04 |
Keywords
- Coauthorship
- Collaboration
- Computer-supported cooperative work
- Social network analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Computer Networks and Communications