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Networks and identity drive the spatial diffusion of linguistic innovation in urban and rural areas

Linguistics and Languages

Networks and identity drive the spatial diffusion of linguistic innovation in urban and rural areas

A. Ananthasubramaniam, D. Jurgens, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Aparna Ananthasubramaniam, David Jurgens, and Daniel M. Romero explores how networks and identity shape the spread of linguistic innovation across urban and rural landscapes. Discover how weak-tie interactions in cities and strong-tie connections in rural areas fuel this fascinating diffusion process.

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Abstract
This study investigates the complementary roles of network and identity in the spatial diffusion of linguistic innovation, using an agent-based model validated against Twitter data. The findings reveal that network effects primarily drive spread in urban areas via weak-tie diffusion, while identity effects dominate in rural areas through strong-tie diffusion. Diffusion between urban and rural areas necessitates both network and identity.
Publisher
npj Complexity
Published On
Sep 02, 2024
Authors
Aparna Ananthasubramaniam, David Jurgens, Daniel M. Romero
Tags
linguistic innovation
network effects
identity effects
urban diffusion
rural diffusion
agent-based model
Twitter data

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