Affinity driven social networks
arXiv:nlin/0703038 · doi:10.1140/epjst/e2007-00067-1
Abstract
In this work we present a model for evolving networks, where the driven force is related to the social affinity between individuals in a population. In the model, a set of individuals initially arranged on a regular ordered network and thus linked with their closest neighbors are allowed to rearrange their connections according to a dynamics closely related to that of the stable marriage problem. We show that the behavior of some topological properties of the resulting networks follows a non trivial pattern.
6 pages, 4 figures included