城市居民社会网络的阶层构成-UniversityatAlbany.docVIP

城市居民社会网络的阶层构成* This paper analyzes the ego-centered social network composition of urban dwellers in China from a social class perspective. A random sample (n= 1004) questionnaire survey was conducted in the city areas of Beijing in the summer of 2000. The discussion name-generator approach was employed to measure peoples social network structures. Social class positions were divided into four levels on the basis of occupation, property rights, authority and skill: (1) professional/ administrator, (2) white collar, (3) small proprietor, and (4) working class. Results reveal that a persons soci