Affective and instrumental dimensions of best, equal, and unequal friendships
- 1 June 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Central States Speech Journal
- Vol. 37 (2) , 90-101
- 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.Keywords
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