Institute for Analytical Sociology
The Institute for Analytical Sociology is a research institute based in Sweden aiming at deepening the understanding of social, political, and cultural matters. Affiliated with Linköping University, the institute is located at Campus Norrköping and has established itself as a leading center for computational social science and analytical sociology. The Institute for Analytical Sociology was funded in 2014 by Peter Hedström. Its current director is Maria Brandén.
History
Founded in 2014 by Peter Hedström, a leading figure in analytical sociology, the Institute for Analytical Sociology emerged from a growing need to apply advanced computational and analytical methods to understanding social dynamics. Since 2024, the Institute hosts the Swedish excellence center in computational social science, SweCSS, bridging social scientific research with cutting-edge computational techniques.Research Areas
- Segregation Dynamics
- Cultural Dynamics
- Organizational Dynamics
- Computational Text Analysis
- Social Network Analysis