Friendship Patterns Among Older Women.

Roberto, Karen A.; Scott, Jean Pearson

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ERIC Number: EJ303868

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Friendship Patterns Among Older Women.

Roberto, Karen A.; Scott, Jean Pearson

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v19 n1 p1-10 1984-85

Examined the friendship patterns of older women (N=150). Results indicated the older widowed women received more help from their friends than did married older women. In addition, significant differences in the morale of the older women were found according to the equity of helping behaviors with friends. (JAC)

Descriptors: Females, Friendship, Gerontology, Morale, Older Adults, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Council on Family Relations (43rd, Milwaukee, WI, October, 1981).