中文摘要：

在分析总结社会网络分析的研究范式和特点的基础上，详细论述了基于专利引用的社会网络分析在国外知识管理实证分析中的应用与研究演进。探讨了影响该方法研究效度的主要因素以及目前对研究效度的检验。在此基础上，提出了提高效度的方法。最后，展望了基于专利引用的社会网络分析的应用前景以及对我国知识管理研究的启示。

英文摘要：

Based on the analysis of the paradigm and characters of social network analysis, we summarize the empirical research and its track of development. Then, the factors which could influence the validity of this method have been illuminated and the present tests of the validity have also been introduced. We then propose methods which could enhance the validity. At last, we expect the future application of social network analysis based on patent citation in knowledge management research and suggest its advance improvement in our research.