Newcomers to groups are more likely to be readily accepted by other group members if the group has been in existence for only a short time than if it is a longstanding group.

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This is known as the "freshman advantage" and has been supported by research on social psychology. Newcomers are more likely to be integrated and accepted in a group when there is less social hierarchy and established norms. As groups become more established, social dynamics and hierarchies become more rigid, making it harder for newcomers to be accepted.

Newcomers to Groups Are More Likely to Be Readily Accepted