Poster Title

P-03 Multicultural Experiences and Diverse Friend Networks

Presenter Information

Tiffany Bailey, Andrews University

Abstract

The current study examined the relationship between an individual’s desire for multicultural experiences (MD), lived multicultural experiences (ME) and the diversity of one’s friend networks (DFN). I hypothesized that the more diverse experiences a participant had or desired, the more diverse their friend network would be. 187 undergraduate students participated in this study. Both ME and MD were positively correlated with DFN (r = 0.25, r = 0.32). ME and MD were also significantly correlated with each other (0.43). Because all variables are positively correlated a mediational relationship will also be tested and the results discussed.

Acknowledgments

J.N. Andrews Honors Scholar

Advisor: Melissa Ponce-Rodas, Psychology

Location

Buller Hallway

Start Date

3-6-2015 2:30 PM

End Date

3-6-2015 4:00 PM

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P-03 Multicultural Experiences and Diverse Friend Networks

Buller Hallway

The current study examined the relationship between an individual’s desire for multicultural experiences (MD), lived multicultural experiences (ME) and the diversity of one’s friend networks (DFN). I hypothesized that the more diverse experiences a participant had or desired, the more diverse their friend network would be. 187 undergraduate students participated in this study. Both ME and MD were positively correlated with DFN (r = 0.25, r = 0.32). ME and MD were also significantly correlated with each other (0.43). Because all variables are positively correlated a mediational relationship will also be tested and the results discussed.