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THE EMERGENCE OF GROUPS IN THE EVOLUTION OF FRIENDSHIP NETWORKS.
- Source :
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Journal of Mathematical Sociology . 1996, Vol. 21 Issue 1/2, p29-55. 27p. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- Friendship networks usually show a certain degree or segmentation: subgroups of friends. The explanation of the emergence of such groups from initially dyadic pair friendships is a difficult but important problem. In this paper we attempt to provide a first contribution to the explanation of subgroup formation in friendship networks by using the LS set as a definition for a friendship group. We construct a dynamic individual oriented model of friendship formation and provide preliminary simulation results that give an idea of how to continue the process of explaining group formation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022250X
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1/2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Mathematical Sociology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15377621
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0022250X.1996.9990173