ABSTRACT

The present study examined younger and older children’s perceptions of friendship characteristics and expectations from best friends. One hundred and eighty eight children (Mage = 8.51 years old, SD = 1.70, age range: 6–11 years old) from two primary schools of Athens were involved in a 15-min semi-structured interview and produced drawings of themselves with their best friends. Results indicated that older children required significantly more affection from their best friends, and their conflicts involved public and private disrespect. In addition, in their drawings, similarity was a significant attribute. However, throughout childhood, propinquity, support, common interests and physical attraction were common prerequisites from best friendships. Gender differences were found, with girls requiring quality in their best friendships.

摘要

本研究考察了年龄较小和年龄较大的儿童对友谊特征的看法以及对最好朋友的期望。来自雅典两所小学的 188 名儿童（Mage = 8.51 岁，SD = 1.70，年龄范围：6-11 岁）参与了一次 15 分钟的半结构化访谈，并制作了自己的画作。最好的朋友。结果表明，年龄较大的孩子需要他们最好的朋友给予更多的爱，他们的冲突涉及公共和私人的不尊重。此外，在他们的图纸中，相似性是一个重要的属性。然而，在整个童年时期，亲近、支持、共同兴趣和身体吸引力是最好友谊的共同先决条件。发现了性别差异，女孩在最好的友谊中需要质量。