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PubMed1987

[Friendships among the elderly].

The present study examined whether the specific functions that are generally ascribed to friends, are also fulfilled by other types of close relationships. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 46 men and women between the ages of 65 and 75, and living in their own homes. The majority of the romantic partners, sons (in-law), daughters (in-law), other relatives and neighbours were considered to be 'like friends'. Clear differences were found between the people who were friends or who were like friends, on the one hand, and the people who were not considered as such, on the other hand. People who were friends or like friends, shared more intimate feelings, and provided more self-esteem support and instrumental help. The findings indicate that relationships that have their origins in the family-network or in the neighbourhood, can play the role of friends. Older men and women should be encouraged to intensify these relationships.

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PubMed1986

The early adult transition and friendships: mechanisms of support.

The early adult transition is a neglected but increasingly important stage in the human life cycle. Research indicates that friends are a primary choice of support for young adults faced with developmental tasks such as choice of careers, consolidation of personal identity, and formation of long-term intimate relationships. This study sought to describe and categorize the specific processes by which friends serve to influence the emerging life structures of early adulthood. Five categories were developed from open-ended interviews of 34 young adults ranging from 20 to 28 years of age. These categories describe friends in the roles of models, active agents for change, reactors, interactors, and passive influences. Further specificity is gained through the descriptions of 13 subcategories. Implications of preliminary findings using these categories are discussed.

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