Homophily
Homophily is the tendency for people to form social networks with others who are similar to them. This principle applies to various types of relationships, including friendships, marriage, and business connections (McPherson, Smith-Lovin, & Cook, 2001).
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Limitations of Homophily
A new employee at a large tech company is an avid rock climber and a software engineer. After a few weeks, she observes that the colleagues she has become closest to are also software engineers who share her passion for outdoor sports. This pattern of relationship formation, based on shared characteristics and interests, is best explained by which of the following principles?
A new employee at a large tech company is an avid rock climber and a software engineer. After a few weeks, she observes that the colleagues she has become closest to are also software engineers who share her passion for outdoor sports. This pattern of relationship formation, based on shared characteristics and interests, is best explained by which of the following principles?
Example of Homophily in a Wedding Ceremony