Core Networks, Social Isolation, and New Media

Hampton, Karl; Sessions, Lauren F.; Her, Eun Ja

doi:10.1080/1369118x.2010.513417

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“…The findings are different from an American study that suggests there has been a decrease in the size of the average American network (Hampton et al 2010). This feature of large networks could be a characteristic of developing economies, that needs to be researched further.…”

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A social network perspective on ICT and urban travel

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“…With respect to interpersonal networks, it seems almost obvious that the internet and social media have changed the way people communicate, thereby reshaping the ways in which people relate to each other (Hampton and Ling 2013;Hampton, Sessions, and Her 2011;McPherson et al 2006McPherson et al , 2009Parigi and Henson 2014;Sigman 2009). One argument is that the proliferation of new communication channels arising from technological change makes it easier to maintain weak ties with otherwise disconnected alters and that this could reduce the number of alters reported when people are asked to name their close (that is, strong tie) confidants as in the GSS.…”

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“…One argument is that the proliferation of new communication channels arising from technological change makes it easier to maintain weak ties with otherwise disconnected alters and that this could reduce the number of alters reported when people are asked to name their close (that is, strong tie) confidants as in the GSS. But all the evidence suggests the opposite (Hampton et al 2011;Wang and Wellman 2010;Zhao 2006)-the use of new technology is positively associated sociological science | www.sociologicalscience.comwith network size. In any case, the argument is basically anachronistic.…”

Section: Did We Miss Big Historical Changes?mentioning

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Important Matters in Political Context

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Bearman²

2017

SocScience

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Abstract:The 2004 General Social Survey (GSS) reported significant increases in social isolation and significant decreases in ego network size relative to previous periods. These results have been repeatedly challenged. Critics have argued that malfeasant interviewers, coding errors, or training effects lie behind these results. While each critique has some merit, none precisely identify the cause of decreased ego network size. In this article, we show that it matters that the 2004 GSS-unlike other GSS surveys-was fielded during a highly polarized election period. We find that the difference in network size between nonpartisan and partisan voters in the 2004 GSS is larger than in all other GSS surveys. We further discover that core discussion network size decreases precipitously in the period immediately around the first (2004) presidential debate, suggesting that the debate frames "important matters" as political matters. This political priming effect is stronger where geographic polarization is weaker and among those who are politically interested and talk about politics more often. Combined, these findings identify the specific mechanism for the reported decline in network size, indicate that inferences about increased social isolation in America arising from the 2004 GSS are unwarranted, and suggest the emergence of increased political isolation.

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“…The number of self-reported friends or confidants is also used to evaluate the relationship between survey nonresponse and social network isolation (Hampton et al, 2011;McPherson et al, 2006McPherson et al, , 2008Bergman et al, 2010). This personal (ego) network measure improves on previous measures of social network isolation by measuring actual social connections rather than social participation.…”

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Social isolation, survey nonresponse, and nonresponse bias: An empirical evaluation using social network data within an organization

Watanabe

Olson

Falci

2017

Social Science Research

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Survey researchers have long hypothesized that social isolation negatively affects the probability of survey participation and biases survey estimates. Previous research, however, has relied on proxy measures of isolation, such as being a marginalized group member within a population. We re-examine the relationship between social isolation and survey participation using direct measures of social isolation derived from social network data; specifically, instrumental research and expressive friendship connections among faculty within academic departments. Using a reconceptualization of social isolation, we find that social network isolation is negatively associated with unit response. Among women (a numerical minority group within the organization), we further find that social group isolation (i.e., lacking instrumental network connections to men, the majority group in the organization) is negatively associated with survey participation. Finally, we show that some survey estimates are systematically biased due to nonparticipation from socially isolated people.

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Core Networks, Social Isolation, and New Media

Cited by 258 publications

References 43 publications

A social network perspective on ICT and urban travel

A social network perspective on ICT and urban travel

Important Matters in Political Context

Social isolation, survey nonresponse, and nonresponse bias: An empirical evaluation using social network data within an organization

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