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Centrality and social domains: The role of support, conflict, and ambivalence in the perception of linguistic similarity

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  • Fernandez, Guillaume P.

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This study explores the relationship between alter centrality in various social domains and the perception of linguistic similarity within personal networks. Linguistic similarity perception is defined as the extent to which individuals perceive others to speak similarly to themselves. A survey of 126 college students and their social connections (n = 1035) from the French-speaking region of Switzerland was conducted. We applied logistic multilevel regressions to account for the hierarchical structure of dyadic ties. The results show that alters holding central positions in supportive networks are positively associated with perceived linguistic similarity, while those who are central in conflict networks show a negative association. The role of ambivalence yielded mixed results, with a positive and significant association emerging when ambivalence was linked to family members.

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  • Fernandez, Guillaume P., 2025. "Centrality and social domains: The role of support, conflict, and ambivalence in the perception of linguistic similarity," Network Science, Cambridge University Press, vol. 13, pages 1-1, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:netsci:v:13:y:2025:i::p:-_3
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