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edge In this network-analysis context, an edge is the connection between two nodes that represents an observed association between them.

In this network-analysis context, an edge is the connection between two nodes that represents an observed association between them. Its weight shows the direction and strength of that association, such as a small negative link.

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Drafting source: Liu Chunguo; Xia Ruixue; Zhang Fen. Family external social support as a bridge to humanistic care: a cross-sectional network analysis with exploratory gender comparison in college students. 2026; DOI 10.1186/s40359-026-04887-7; article XML SHA-256 ea7cbf72042e4a5bfcfaaa5b0a155192621f3b7fc301c78df5e1d12241dc3863. “Family external social support as a bridge to humanistic care: a cross-sectional network analysis with exploratory gender comparison in college students” (10.1186/s40359-026-04887-7).
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