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===== Date and country of first publication<ref>Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).</ref>===== | |||
2019<br> | 2019<br> | ||
Pakistan; Italy; Luxembourg | |||
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Friend segregation refers to the separation or division of friends or social groups based on various factors, such as race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or common interests. It occurs when individuals tend to associate and socialize primarily with others who are similar to them, rather than engaging with people who are different from them. | Friend segregation refers to the separation or division of friends or social groups based on various factors, such as race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or common interests. It occurs when individuals tend to associate and socialize primarily with others who are similar to them, rather than engaging with people who are different from them. | ||
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==Friend segregation appears in the following literature== | |||
Ahmed J. | Ahmed J., Villata S., Governatori G. (2019). Information and friend segregation for online social networks: a user study. ''AI and Society'', ''34''(4), 753-766. Springer London.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-017-0789-1 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:35, 27 September 2024
Date and country of first publication[1][edit | edit source]
2019
Pakistan; Italy; Luxembourg
Definition[edit | edit source]
Friend segregation refers to the separation or division of friends or social groups based on various factors, such as race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or common interests. It occurs when individuals tend to associate and socialize primarily with others who are similar to them, rather than engaging with people who are different from them.
Friend segregation can happen consciously or unconsciously. People may naturally gravitate towards those who are similar to them in terms of background, beliefs, or interests. For example, individuals may form friendships within their own racial or ethnic group, as they may feel more comfortable and similar with their own cultural background.
Friend segregation can have both positive and negative consequences. On one hand, it can foster a sense of belonging, support, and shared experiences within a specific group. It may also create a safe space for individuals to discuss and address common challenges they may face.
On the other hand, friend segregation can lead to the exclusion or marginalization of individuals who do not belong to a certain social group. It can perpetuate stereotypes and prejudice, as people may have limited exposure and understanding of diverse perspectives and experiences. Friend segregation can also hinder social integration and impede efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
To address friend segregation, it is important to promote diversity, inclusivity, and open-mindedness. Encouraging individuals to engage with people who are different from them can foster understanding, empathy, and appreciation for diversity. Creating opportunities for individuals from different backgrounds to interact and connect can help break down barriers and promote social integration.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).
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Friend segregation appears in the following literature[edit | edit source]
Ahmed J., Villata S., Governatori G. (2019). Information and friend segregation for online social networks: a user study. AI and Society, 34(4), 753-766. Springer London.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-017-0789-1