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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 5/2019

Open Access 01-05-2019 | Original Paper

Nativity Homogeneity in Social Networks and Prostitution Patronage Among Male Migrant Laborers

Authors: Xiaozhao Yousef Yang, Tingzhong Yang

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 5/2019

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Abstract

Previous studies have repeatedly found the association between network homogeneity based on native-place and sexual risk behaviors among migrants. However, it remains unclear why such a simple numerical property of network composition can be correlated with a sexual risk behavior. Using a dataset (n = 1591) with detailed information on the sexual behaviors among male migrant laborers in the two Chinese provinces with the highest migrant inflows, we confirmed network homogeneity is significantly associated with prostitution patronage. With structural equation modeling, we further found that half of network homogeneity’s impact on prostitution patronage is mediated by three factors: peer deviance, family bonds, and hedonistic subcultural beliefs. In addition, network homogeneity’s association with hedonistic subcultural beliefs is fully mediated by peer deviance. Although the nativity homogeneity in social networks is still associated with prostitution patronage, more proximate psycho-social factors are found responsible for the network effect. Health policies seeking to integrate migrant laborers, removing the policy barriers against family bonds, and providing alternative sources of social support are highly promising for reducing sexual risk behavior among this population.
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1
Let latent construct of prostitution patronage, L, be measured by times (t) and number (p) of prostitutes plus the random error, \(L = \log \left( t \right) + \log \left( p \right) + \sigma. \log \left( {\frac{t}{expo}} \right) + \log \left( {\frac{p}{expo}} \right) = x + 2*\log \left( {expo} \right) + \sigma\), is functionally equivalent to \(\log \left( {L|x} \right) = \log \left( {expo} \right) + \sigma\).
 
2
“Enjoy pleasure” is translated from Chinese xiangle, “have fun” is translated from xingle, both refer to actions that bring worldly and bodily pleasure..
 
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Metadata
Title
Nativity Homogeneity in Social Networks and Prostitution Patronage Among Male Migrant Laborers
Authors
Xiaozhao Yousef Yang
Tingzhong Yang
Publication date
01-05-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-018-2357-1

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