Evolution Model of Adolescent Friendship Networks and BMI
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Abstract
The objective is constructing a longitudinal network model of adolescent friendship networks and BMI. The participants were from 3 classes. There were 49 boys in class I, 47 girls in class II, and 15 boys and 31 girls in class III. Panel data was collected during 2 semesters from Sep. 2008 to Jul. 2009. Sociometric data were collected 7 times by having each student nominate up to 16 intimate classmates. BMI was calculated from self-reported height and weight. The program SIENA was applied to estimate the models. The result showed that the evolution of friendship networks was different between the same-gender and mixed-gender classes and BMI had effect on the evolution of friendship networks. Implication is discussed.
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