heterophily

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English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -phily.

Noun

heterophily (uncountable)

  1. (social sciences) Tendency of individuals to collect in diverse groups.
    Antonym: homophily
    • 2002, Mikayla Hughes, The Role of Competence, Perceived Heterophily, and Satisfaction in the Context of University-community Collaborative Relationships:
      In their review of the impact of heterophily on group process outcomes, Milliken and Martins (1996) acknowledge that past research conflicts on whether heterophily inhibits or facilitates positive group outcomes.

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