It’s not just a saying — new research from Northeastern University confirms that birds of a feather really do flock together. “Stronger ties were more likely to connect adolescents who had characteristics in common,” says Cassie McMillan, an assistant professor of sociology and criminology and criminal justice at Northeastern University.
“Friendships where young people spend a lot of time together outside of school, trust one another and have strong feelings of intimacy towards one another are more likely to connect youth of the same gender, ethnic background, religious background and socioeconomic status.”
