Adolescent Friendship

What is it about?

High-quality friendships result when they are tightly embedded in their social network and receive social support from their peers, parents, and romantic partners. In addition, females have higher quality friendships than males, and the life course transition to marriage has detrimental effects on friendship quality. Findings show that the influence of parents does not end in childhood but continues into adolescence. Furthermore, although earlier research documents that friends affect romantic relationships, we find the reverse, that is, romantic partners influence friendships.

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Why is it important?

Data at two points is used to examine peer relationships during late adolescence and early adulthood. We see how friendship is influenced during this important time period.