scholarly journals Why Do Homogeneous Friendships Persist in a Diverse Population? Making Sense of Homophily

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firman M Firmansyah ◽  
Ahmad R. Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Capacity Constraints ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Network Studies

Homophily is one of the robust findings in social network studies. It persists even in a diverse population where the opportunity to develop homogeneous friendship is not greater than a mere chance and the process of developing heterogeneous friendship is facilitated. In this study, we introduce the Framework for Intergroup Relations and Multiple Affiliations Networks (FIRMAN), derived from social identity theory and social network framework, that can explain why that is the case. We begin by explaining its components: social identity space, social identity distance, length of ties, tie outreachability, and tie capacity. Then, through 7000 agent-based simulations, we demonstrate how the interaction of tie outreachability and tie capacity constraints heterogeneous friendship formations, which in turn make homophily inevitable even in a very diverse population. Surprisingly, the presence of even a small percentage (< 15%) of agents who can only develop homogeneous friendships can affect the whole population, preventing other agents from developing heterogenous friendships. We conclude by providing some directions for future research.

scholarly journals Self-categorization and social identification: Making sense of us and them

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils Karl Reimer ◽  
Katharina Schmid ◽  
Miles Hewstone ◽  
ananthi al ramiah
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Social Identification ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Categorization Theory ◽  
Psychological Theories

In this chapter, we provide an overview of social psychological theories on social identity, including social identity theory (Tajfel, 1978; Tajfel & Turner, 1979) and self-categorization theory (Turner, Hogg, Oakes, Reicher & Wetherell, 1987), and review newer approaches (e.g., to multiple categorization) that relate social identification to intergroup relations.

Antecedents of Family Conflict in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-54
Author(s):  
Rogers Matama ◽  
Kezia H. Mkwizu
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
The Core ◽  
Quantitative Studies

The purpose of this study was to explore the antecedents of family conflict in Uganda. A qualitative approach was used in this study. A sample size of 139 participants provided data which was subjected to content analysis. Results revealed that the core themes associated with family conflict are finances and priority of resources. Further findings show that differences in tastes and interests, selfishness and lack of communication played a key role as causes of family conflicts. The implication of this study is that finances and priority of resources are antecedents of family conflict in the context of Uganda. Therefore, the antecedents of family conflict that emerged from this study can be understood, defined and analyzed through the lens of social identity theory. Future research may include conducting quantitative studies with a particular demographic using the themes that have emerged from this study.

scholarly journals Social Network Analysis Visualization

2015 ◽  
pp. 257-270
Author(s):  
Mohana Shanmugam ◽  
Yusmadi Yah Jusoh ◽  
Rozi Nor Haizan Nor ◽  
Marzanah A. Jabar
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Online Social Network ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
The Social ◽  
Network Studies ◽  
Academic Study

The social network surge has become a mainstream subject of academic study in a myriad of disciplines. This chapter posits the social network literature by highlighting the terminologies of social networks and details the types of tools and methodologies used in prior studies. The list is supplemented by identifying the research gaps for future research of interest to both academics and practitioners. Additionally, the case of Facebook is used to study the elements of a social network analysis. This chapter also highlights past validated models with regards to social networks which are deemed significant for online social network studies. Furthermore, this chapter seeks to enlighten our knowledge on social network analysis and tap into the social network capabilities.

scholarly journals Antecedents of Family Conflict in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-54
Author(s):  
Rogers Matama ◽  
Kezia H. Mkwizu
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
The Core ◽  
Quantitative Studies

The purpose of this study was to explore the antecedents of family conflict in Uganda. A qualitative approach was used in this study. A sample size of 139 participants provided data which was subjected to content analysis. Results revealed that the core themes associated with family conflict are finances and priority of resources. Further findings show that differences in tastes and interests, selfishness and lack of communication played a key role as causes of family conflicts. The implication of this study is that finances and priority of resources are antecedents of family conflict in the context of Uganda. Therefore, the antecedents of family conflict that emerged from this study can be understood, defined and analyzed through the lens of social identity theory. Future research may include conducting quantitative studies with a particular demographic using the themes that have emerged from this study.

Going to extremes: Social identity and communication processes associated with gang membership

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 813-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liran Goldman ◽  
Howard Giles ◽  
Michael A. Hogg
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Gang Membership ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Psychological Study ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World

Gang violence, endemic to many communities in the United States and around the world is a very significant social problem. Given that the messages conveyed by, and the rivalries associated with, gang identities readily invoke constructs and processes familiar to the social psychological study of social identity, intergroup relations, and communication (Lauger, 2012), it is surprising that social psychologists have not advanced such an analysis of gangs. In attempt to fill this void and set a research agenda, this theoretical article examines the role social identity and identity-related communication play in promoting affiliation with gangs, particularly among youth who confront uncertainties and strive for family-like protection. The article discusses messaging communicated by gang members and reasons why youth adopt antisocial (e.g., violent) rather than prosocial behaviors. It also explores ways to diminish the allure of gang membership and raises questions for future research.

Leveraging Workforce Diversity using a Multidimensional Approach

2012 ◽  
pp. 203-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aisha S. Taylor ◽  
Keith James ◽  
Adam Murry
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Workplace Diversity ◽  
Multidimensional Approach ◽  
Preliminary Research ◽  
Diversity In The Workplace

This chapter describes the need for and development of a taxonomy of workplace diversity. It also examines the taxonomy’s implications for understanding and predicting diversity outcomes at work. The context of diversity research is described, along with a problem the field is facing concerning consensus for a practical, operational definition. A seven-dimension taxonomy grounded in Social Identity Theory was developed by reviewing contemporary literature on diversity in the workplace. Preliminary research found that each of the seven dimensions of the taxonomy were present in 78 critical incidents describing work-relevant diversity scenarios. An instrument, the Workplace Diversity Inventory, has been developed and administered in order to empirically examine the seven-factor model of the taxonomy. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

Gender threats and men’s antigay behaviors: The harmful effects of asserting heterosexuality

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer K. Bosson ◽  
Jonathan R. Weaver ◽  
T. Andrew Caswell ◽  
Rochelle M. Burnaford
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Sexual Prejudice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Intense Noise ◽  
Competing Hypotheses ◽  
Gender Threat ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Practical Implications

Whereas recent work on gender role violations suggests that asserting their heterosexuality may diminish the harmful effects of gender threats (versus gender affirmations) on men’s antigay reactions, predictions derived from social identity theory suggest that asserting heterosexuality can exacerbate the negative effects of a gender threat on antigay reactions. Two studies tested these competing hypotheses. In Study 1, gender threatened versus affirmed men sent more intense noise blasts at a gay partner, but only if they asserted their heterosexuality. In Study 2, men high in sexual prejudice who underwent a gender threat sat farther from a gay confederate than gender affirmed men, but only if they asserted heterosexuality. Discussion considers the theoretical and practical implications of these findings, and highlights directions for future research.

What Factors Affect People's Stickiness on the Social Network Site? The Case of Facebook in Taiwan

2011 ◽  
Vol 474-476 ◽  
pp. 1573-1577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Ming Wu
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Social Network Site ◽  
Network Site ◽  
The Social

With the rapid growth of population of Internet, social network site has become a communicable platform that people share some information themselves or connecting whit friends, such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter. This study uses TRA and TAM as basic model, and combined with the Social Identity Theory to explore what factors affect internet users to stick on the social network site. The study adopts the Facebook as experiment platform, and collects 318 Taiwanese samples from internet. After the analysis of structural equation model, main results are the followings: (1)Users’ social identity, perceived usefulness, perceived entertainment, attitude toward a social network site will significantly and positively affect their stickiness on a social network site; (2)Users’ perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived entertainment will significantly and positively affect their attitude toward a social network site; (3)Users’ social identity will affect their perceived usefulness and perceived entertainment toward a social network site.

scholarly journals Antecedents of Family Conflict in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rogers Matama ◽  
Kezia H. Mkwizu
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
The Core ◽  
Quantitative Studies

The purpose of this study was to explore the antecedents of family conflict in Uganda. A qualitative approach was used in this study. A sample size of 139 participants provided data which was subjected to content analysis. Results revealed that the core themes associated with family conflict are finances and priority of resources. Further findings show that differences in tastes and interests, selfishness and lack of communication played a key role as causes of family conflicts. The implication of this study is that finances and priority of resources are antecedents of family conflict in the context of Uganda. Therefore, the antecedents of family conflict that emerged from this study can be understood, defined and analyzed through the lens of social identity theory. Future research may include conducting quantitative studies with a particular demographic using the themes that have emerged from this study.  

scholarly journals A Multilevel Examination of Benevolent Leadership and Innovative Behavior in R&D Contexts: A Social Identity Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 479-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lale Gumusluoglu ◽  
Zahide Karakitapoğlu-Aygün ◽  
Terri A. Scandura
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Benevolent Leadership ◽  
Or Team ◽  
Social Identity Approach ◽  
Innovative Behaviors

Studies of innovation have emphasized the importance of leadership for individual or team innovative behaviors, but have largely ignored cross-team innovative behaviors. Enhancing innovative behaviors across teams is particularly vital for organizations relying on large-scale, complex, and multiteam projects to compete in a dynamic environment. We extend the innovation literature by introducing benevolent leadership as an antecedent to innovative behavior within and across teams. We examine identification to the team and department as mediators based on social identity theory in a sample of 397 R&D employees (consisting of 68 teams). First, individuals reported that benevolent R&D leaders facilitate innovative behavior within their teams when employees are highly identified with these teams. Second, on average, teams reported that benevolent R&D leaders enhance their teams’ innovative behavior across the boundaries when these teams are highly identified with the R&D department. Finally, in contrast to social identity theory’s expectations, individuals reported that benevolent R&D leaders facilitate their innovative behaviors with other teams when employees are highly identified with their teams. The theoretical and practical implications of our findings along with suggestions for future research are discussed.

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