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https://repository.iimb.ac.in/handle/2074/21498| Title: | Developing a homophily index (a Fuzzy Blau Index) for networks of Indians based on caste and language identified through their last names | Authors: | Bhagavatula, Suresh Vissa, Balagopal Hans, Leena Kinger |
Keywords: | Relationship forming;Social similarities;Homophily;Social sciences | Issue Date: | 1-Apr-2014 | Publisher: | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | Project: | Developing a homophily index (a Fuzzy Blau Index) for networks of Indians based on caste and language identified through their last names | Series/Report no.: | IIMB_PR_2014-15_015 | Abstract: | The propensity of human to make connections based on social similarities also known as homophily has been well documented in social sciences. Vissa (2010) identifies these inclinations to form ties with similar other due to two reasons: • The similarity improves the likelihood of creating a relationship that works due to trust that develops due to similarities in race, gender, ethnic backgrounds, etc. • Ease of communication due to common vocabulary, attitudes and world views | URI: | https://repository.iimb.ac.in/handle/2074/21498 |
| Appears in Collections: | 2014-2015 |
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