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Homophily in Multicultural Newcomer Networks

Pillai, Kishore, Leonidou, Costas, Bian, Xuemei (2015) Homophily in Multicultural Newcomer Networks. In: A KU Leuven Publication for EMAC 2015. . ISBN 978-90-823833-0-0. (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:48713)

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Abstract

The growing body of newcomer networks in recent years calls for a better understanding of the specific characteristic of such an emerging phenomenon. Employing a multicultural sample drawn from newly formed networks, this current study examines the antecedent effects of attitudinal variables on homophilic tendencies. Findings suggest that individuals who have strong ethnic identity salience or who are high in academic self-efficacy show less national homophic tendencies; individuals high in ethnocentrism are less likely to show national homophily. The findings of this study contribute to the homophily literature and broader literature on networks. Practical implications and limitations are also discussed.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Paper)
Uncontrolled keywords: Homophily, newcomer network, ethnocentrism, identity salience, introversion, self-efficacy
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5415 Marketing
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Kent Business School (do not use)
Depositing User: Xuemei Bian
Date Deposited: 02 Jun 2015 11:25 UTC
Last Modified: 17 Aug 2022 10:58 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/48713 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Bian, Xuemei.

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