出版社：Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto - USP
摘要：The literature is consensual regarding the importance of friendships throughout the lifespan; most of the time for improvements in the quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate and describe intimate friendship relationships among young adults. Participants were 98 young adults aged between 18 and 30. Sampling procedures were based on the Respondent Driven Sampling technique. The instrument was composed of three self-report questionnaires and data were analyzed quantitatively. Results showed homogeneity of characteristics among intimate friends, especially concerning the gender. Companionship emerged as the most distinctive aspect of friendships. All friendship functions showed positive correlations with each other. There seems to be a fi lter of similarities in the friendships of young adults. Also, friendships that show good quality in one specifi c function tend to be good quality friendships as a whole.
