Preferences for Closeness and Endurance in Friendship: A Cross-Cultural Investigation
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 59(4) • Sage Journal • • Published In • Pages: 455-480 •
By Apostolou, Menelaos, Sullman, Mark, Ayers, Jessica D., Błachnio, Agata, Choubisa, Rajneesh, Gadelrab, Hesham F., Hill, Tetiana, Kamble, Shanmukh, Lisun, Yanina, Manrique-Millones, Denisse, Millones-Rivalles, Rosa, Ohtsubo, Yohsuke, Przepiórka, Aneta, Tekeş, Burcu, Vera Cruz, Germano, Wang, Yan, Watanabe, Yukino, Ghorbani, Arya, Shahrour, Ghada
Hypothesis
Stronger preferences for friendships for support and socializing are likely to be associated with stronger preferences for close and enduring friendships.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediation regression | Supported | p < 0.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Preference for support & socializing friendships | Independent | Interpersonal Relations, Friendships |
| Closeness/Endurance | Dependent | Interpersonal Relations, Friendships |