The changing nature of friendships over the lifespan

Author

Emily Pica, Mansfield University
Karri Verno, Mansfield University

Periodical Title

Modern Psychological Studies

Volume

17

Number

2

Page Numbers

pages 36-42

Department

Dept. of Psychology

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Date

2012

Abstract

The current study examined differences in friendships between younger adults and older adults. One hundred and fifty eight participants completed various measures, which examined the importance of specific friendship qualities. Peer nominations were used to examine the number of close friends, with an additional component added to assess proximity of one's closest friends. Results indicated that both demographic variables and proximity of equal importance for both younger adults and older adults. Results also indicated that both cohorts chose friends close to their own ages. The researchers conclude there are few cohort differences in what younger and older adults value in their friends.

Subject

Psychology

Keyword

friendship; lifespan; change; cohort; qualities

Discipline

Psychology

Document Type

article

DCMI Type

Text

Extent

7 leaves

Language

English

Call Number

BF1 .M63 v. 17 no. 2 2012

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Recommended Citation

Pica, Emily and Verno, Karri (2012) "The changing nature of friendships over the lifespan," Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 17: No. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol17/iss2/6