Romance matters
The role of dating in adolescents' friendship beginnings and endings
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2918088 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Haoyang Zhang (0000-0003-0877-8901, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA, corresponding author), D Felmlee (0000-0003-4211-0489, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1623-1639 |
| Publication date | 2024-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/02654075231222446 |
| OpenAlex | W4390143437 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 62 |
We examined the influence of romantic relationships on the formation and dissolution of adolescent friendships with a longitudinal network sample (N = 133) from age 14 to 15. Using a dynamic, network statistical model (i.e., STERGM), we found that engagement in a romantic relationship shaped friendship homophily over time, with daters becoming friends with other daters, and singles forming friendships with other singles. Partnered adolescents were not more likely than those who were unattached to dissolve their friendships; however, they were significantly less prone to form new friendships over time. Results broaden our understanding of the role of romantic relationships in youth friendships by showing that romantic involvement deters friendship initiation, but when friendships do form, they tend to be among those who are similarly dating. Our study highlights the significance of adopting a dynamic, social network perspective to examine both the formation and breakup of friendship transitions during this pivotal stage of life
Developmental psychology · Friendship · Homophily · Interpersonal relationship · Perspective (graphical · Psychoanalysis · Romance · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Mental Health Research Topics · Psychology · Social Capital and Networks · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |