Table 3.
Exponential random graph model (ERGM) for the 2-mode facebook group affiliation network: Chicago, IL, USA; April 2014–May 2015.
| ERGM terms | b (SE) |
|---|---|
| Structural Terms | |
| Edge | −8.69* (2.64) |
| Alternating YBMSM K-Star (XASA) | 1.11* (0.08) |
| Alternating Group K-Star (XASB) | 1.98 (1.33) |
| Alternating YBMSM two-path (XACA) | 0.09* (0.01) |
| Group Attribute-based Edge Terms (RQ1) | |
| LGBTQ Identity | −0.56* (0.18) |
| Sexual Attraction | −0.45* (0.16) |
| Chat | −1.07* (0.30) |
| Nightlife | −0.36 (0.18) |
| Personal/Professional Promotion | 0.33* (0.15) |
| Group Attribute-based 4-Cycle Terms (RQ2) | |
| LGBTQ Identity | 0.37* (0.11) |
| Sexual Attraction | 0.45* (0.22) |
| Chat | −0.07 (0.14) |
| Nightlife | 0.58* (0.23) |
| Personal/Professional Development | −0.23 (0.14) |
| YBMSM Attribute-based Edge Terms (RQ3) | |
| HIV positive | 0.07 (0.04) |
| Condomless Sex | −0.08 (0.05) |
| Group Sex | −0.04 (0.05) |
| Prep Awareness | −0.06 (0.05) |
| Regular Testing | −0.16* (0.07) |
| YBMSM x Group Attribute Interactions (RQ4) | |
| Condomless Sex x LGBTQ Identity | 0.31* (0.14) |
| Regular Testing x LGBTQ Identity | 0.54* (0.16) |
| PrEP Awareness x Chat | 1.03* (0.29) |
| Regular Testing x Nightlife | 0.47* (0.18) |
*p < 0.05.