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Types of preschool friendships

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ID12524894
AuthorsKathryn A Kerns (0000-0001-9579-0188, Kent State University, corresponding author)
Year2000
Volume7
Issue3
Pages311-324
Publication date2000-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePersonal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1350-4126 • E-ISSN: 1475-6811
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1475-6811.2000.tb00019.x
OpenAlexW2019551535
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited28

The present study used observational data on preschool friends and cluster analysis to derive friendship types. Friend pairs were videotaped in a 1‐hour free‐play session, and observers rated several qualities of the interaction. Cluster analysis suggested that both 3‐ and 5‐cluster solutions produced meaningful groupings. For both solutions, the largest cluster included friend pairs that were harmonious, responsive, and interactive during play. A second type of friendship was characterized by harmony but relatively independent play. A disjointed friendship type, in which friends were low on measures of coordinated interaction and positive interaction, was the most stable over a 1‐year period and tended to contain at least one insecurely attached child. Discussion focuses on how an analysis of friendship type can be used to extend our understanding of the nature and socialization functions of friendship

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Unique citing works5
Citations per year0,23
Citation span2004 - 2016 (13)
Citation velocityhistorical
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 5
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