Dynamics of Interethnic Contact: A Panel Study of Immigrants in the Netherlands

In contrast to previous research on interethnic contact, which is static in nature, this article provides a dynamic analysis. The aim is to explain individuals’ changes in interethnic contact over time by considering relevant time-constant and time-varying characteristics. We investigate the effects of these characteristics measured at time one (t 1 ) on the change in interethnic contact between t 1 and time two (t 2 ), thereby providing better estimates of causal relationships. A theory of preferences, opportunities, and third parties is used for identifying potential predictors of interethni... Mehr ...