“Trivial” Topics and Rich Ties: The Relationship Between Discussion Topic, Alter Role, and Resource Availability Using the “Important Matters” Name Generator

This paper uses a nationally representative dataset of discussion relationships to determine what Americans consider to be an important matter, whether some topics are predominantly discussed with certain types of associates, and if the topic of discussion or the role of the discussant predicts the...

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Main Author: Matthew E. Brashears
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for Sociological Science 2014-11-01
Series:Sociological Science
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Online Access:https://www.sociologicalscience.com/download/volume%201/november/SocSci_v1_493to511.pdf