Affective and Instrumental Dimensions of Best, Equal, and Unequal Friendships

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1986

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1080/10510978609368208

Abstract

This research examines the extent to which subjects discriminate among their equal, unequal, and best friendships on the basis of values exchanged—stimulation, ego support, and utility—and perceived attraction of the other—physical, task, and intimate. Implications of these results for research on communication in friendship are discussed.

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Citation / Publisher Attribution

Central States Speech Journal, v. 37, issue 2, p. 90-101

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