Peer interactions play a key role in the criminal sector due to its secrecy and lack of formal institutions. A significant part of criminal peer exposure happens in prison, directly influenced by policymakers. This paper provides a broader understanding of how peer effects shape criminal...

In this paper, we present evidence from quantitative research over the last decade on how the social capital of individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand is associated with birthplace and, for migrants, years since migration. We also consider the effects of spatial sorting and ethnic diversity on...

Das Werk präsentiert Methoden und theoretische Perspektiven, die zum Verständnis dieser unterschiedlichen Varianten des Phänomens "Netzwerk" beitragen. Zudem liefert es Einblicke in eine Reihe vonPraxisfeldern der Netzwerk-Gesellschaft