IDENTITY MULTIPLICITY AND THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL NETWORK TIES

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Ingram, Paul
• 署名单位: Columbia University
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0001-4273
• DOI: 10.5465/amj.2021.0230
• 发表日期: 2023
• 页码: 720-743
• 关键词: Social identity; FRIENDSHIP NETWORK; self; work; RACE; categorization; INDIVIDUATION; CONSEQUENCES; determinants; attraction

摘要

How does personal identity multiplicity-a self-perception with more elements-help an individual connect with others? I argue that identity multiplicity increases the likeli-hood of establishing professional network ties through two mechanisms: individuation, or the tendency of a potential network partner to view one as an individual as opposed to a representative of a category; and identity homophily, or the attraction and interaction opportunities that emerge as a function of shared identity elements with a potential part-ner. The benefits of identity multiplicity are particularly strong for promoting interracial ties as individuation reduces racial stereotyping. I find support for these ideas in an analysis of the creation of network ties of mid-career professionals.