Research

1. How are cross-status connections formed?

• There are 2 key components to social connection formation: the opportunity to meet and form impressions of others. To answer this question, I have conducted online surveys as well as in-person laboratory social interactions to examine perceptions of status and how they influence social behavior.

2. How are cross-status connections maintained? 

• For a social connection to be maintained, individuals must be both willing and able to maintain the connection. To answer this question, I have collected online survey data to examine differences across status.