Abstract
Network selection and influence on aggressive and prosocial behavior have been of great concern, but current research is limited by predominant studies in European-American societies and insufficient consideration on gender networks. Using panel data from 702 seventh grade students in a Chinese society, we show that while results are in general consistent with European-American samples, network processes differ between all ties, male ties, female ties, and cross-gender ties. Furthermore, the prevalence of behavior is often at odds with influence effects in gender networks. This article demonstrates the necessity to distinguish sub-networks within networks.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-23 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Social Networks |
Volume | 58 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Jul |
Keywords
- Aggressive behavior
- Gender networks
- Network selection
- Peer influence
- Prosocial behavior
- SienaBayes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anthropology
- Sociology and Political Science
- General Social Sciences
- General Psychology