Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7538284 | Social Networks | 2018 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
Using survey data from five Chicago (U.S.) suburbs, we build regression models comparing the social lives of immigrants and non-immigrants. We define immigration several ways (citizenship, legal status, immigrant generation, length of time in U.S., and race/ethnicity). Results indicate that the size, longevity and density of immigrants' discussion networks are mostly comparable to those of non-immigrants, as are the number and longevity of their voluntary association memberships. Immigrants and non-immigrants differ little in geographic location of their network confidants and organizational memberships. However, there is less racial/ethnic variety in immigrants' social lives, particularly if they are Latinx or not citizens.
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Authors
Pamela A. Popielarz, Tünde Cserpes,