MYA Census 2017 Question 25. Most of my friends come from a similar cultural background to me

MY Australia Census 2017

Summary

This question examines cross-cultural friendship networks. The data highlights the intercultural capacities of multicultural young people.

Details

Response Options: The participants responded to the statement by choosing either 'Agree' or 'Disagree'.

Response: 1,733 respondents answered this question.

Results: Over half of the sample (53%) said most of their friends came from a similar cultural background to them while just less than half disagreed with this statement (47%). This finding suggests there is significant diversity in the kinds of social networks that multicultural young people draw on.

Below is a breakdown of the responses: