Identity Multiplicity and the Formation of Professional Network Ties

IF 9.5 1区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Academy of Management Journal Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI:10.5465/amj.2021.0230

Paul Ingram

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Abstract

How does personal identity multiplicity—a self-perception with more elements—help an individual connect with others? I argue that identity multiplicity increases the likelihood 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 partner. The benefits of identity multiplicity are particularly strong for promoting inter-racial 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.

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身份多样性与职业网络关系的形成

个人身份多样性——一种包含更多元素的自我认知——如何帮助个人与他人联系?我认为，身份多样性通过两种机制增加了建立职业网络联系的可能性:个性化，或者潜在的网络伙伴倾向于将一个人视为个体，而不是一个类别的代表;以及身份同质性，或者是与潜在伴侣共享身份元素所产生的吸引力和互动机会。身份多样性对促进种族间联系的好处特别大，因为个性化减少了种族刻板印象。我在对职业中期专业人士建立网络联系的分析中发现了对这些观点的支持。

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Academy of Management Journal Multiple-

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16.00

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5.70%

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