The understanding of friendship by children tends to be focused on areas such as common activities, physical … See more

Forming and maintaining friendships often requires time and effort.
Friendships are foremost formed by choice, typically on the basis that the parties involved admire each other on an intimate level, and e… See more

Studies found that strong social supports improve a person's prospects for good health and longevity. Conversely, loneliness and a lack of social supports are linked to an increased risk of heart disease, viral … See more

Friendships may end. This is often the result of natural changes over time, as friends grow more distant both physically and emotionally, but it can also be the result of a sudden shock, such as learning that a frien… See more

Friends tend to be similar to one another in terms of age, gender, behavior, substance abuse, personal disposition, and academic performance. In ethnically diverse countries, children and adolescents tend to form friendships … See more

Evolutionary approaches to understanding friendship focus primarily on its function. In other words, what does friendship do for individuals, how does it work psychologically, and how do these processes … See more

Jealousy is an emotion that is often studied in the context of romantic and sexual relationships. However, individuals also feel jealous when it comes to potentially losing valued friendships. Friendship jealousy acts as an alert … See more