The millions of persons migrating from China’s rural areas to urban spaces have contributed
greatly to the country’s decades-long economic growth, and the influx of migrants has changed the fabric of China’s urban social and economic life. These internal migrants, similar to many international immigrants, depend heavily on their social networks, which are often developed in their rural villages, for jobs, housing, financial assistance, and social support both during and after migration. Consequently, migrants’ networks function distinctly in well-being and behavior. Using data from the 2006 China General Social
Survey, this article seeks to 1) investigate the existence of