<p>Self-selection bias is probably the best domain specific term. Generally, this is called assortativity, as in assortative mating.</p>

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2016-03-30T17:29:23.793Z
2016-03-30T17:29:23.793Z
Christian Hummeluhr
<p>I want a term for the tendency of individuals to confirm their existing biases/opinions by seeking out and reinforcing their opinions with like-minded individuals (as far as I know, this is distinct from confirmation bias). </p>

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2016-03-25T17:57:50.567Z
I've seen this phenomenon referred to as "homophilic bubble" when it happens at work, and your coworkers views reinforce your own. Apparently same can happen with internet searches: http://csci12vp.blogspot.com/2014/03/internet-homophilic-bubble.html
Alex Stone
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Official term for the tendency to associate with like-minded people?
quantumferret
# Official term for the tendency to associate with like-minded people?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-03-25)

I want a term for the tendency of individuals to confirm their existing biases/opinions by seeking out and reinforcing their opinions with like-minded individuals (as far as I know, this is distinct from confirmation bias).

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> **username_1**: I've seen this phenomenon referred to as "homophilic bubble" when it happens at work, and your coworkers views reinforce your own. Apparently same can happen with internet searches: http://csci12vp.blogspot.com/2014/03/internet-homophilic-bubble.html  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-03-30. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

Self-selection bias is probably the best domain specific term. Generally, this is called assortativity, as in assortative mating.


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