For this first reason, it may be useful to enlarge the body of knowledge with network structures comparing as many used tool as possible and in as many samples as possible both clinical and subclinical (for psychological constructs, clinical and nonclinical). 7/
Second, the "disconnectedness" of a node is still "unexplored" in networks. In a recent paper currently submitted, I argue that the disconnectedness may be for instance due to floor and ceiling effects that derive from for instance A) validity issues or B) severe samples. 8/
The disconnectedness should also be formally tested, which is a requirement for formally stating that an item is, indeed, less central or disconnected. See work from @wdonald_1985 9/
In conclusion, it is important to understand why certain items are more "disconnected" than others when dealing with centrality. /10
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