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homophily
ho·moph·i·ly H5270450 (hə-mŏf′ə-lē)n. A theory in sociology that people tend to form connections with others who are similar to them in characteristics such as socioeconomic status, values, beliefs, or attitudes. ho·moph′i·lous adj.homophily
homophilyThe selection of peers because of their perceived similarity to oneself. The making of friendships and the modeling of one's behavior on others with whom one feels kinship. |