Adolescent friendships are shaped by , , and . These factors influence how teens connect, from initial interactions to deep bonds. As adolescents grow, their friendships evolve through stages, from acquaintanceship to continuation or dissolution.
Shared interests play a crucial role in maintaining friendships. Common activities, values, and experiences create lasting connections. Individual differences, like personality traits and attachment styles, also impact the quality of these relationships.
Friendship Formation and Development in Adolescence
Key factors in adolescent friendships
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Proximity fosters friendships through shared spaces (schools, neighborhoods, clubs)
Similarity attracts peers with common interests, values, backgrounds (music tastes, career goals)
Reciprocity builds relationships via mutual liking and self-disclosure
enable effective communication, empathy,
shape friendship formation as adolescents mature cognitively and emotionally, form identities
Stages of friendship development
Acquaintanceship: Initial interactions, surface-level conversations (small talk about classes)
Buildup: Increased interactions, gradual self-disclosure (sharing personal stories)
Continuation: Trust and intimacy established, shared experiences accumulate (inside jokes)
Deterioration: Communication decreases, conflicts arise unresolved (growing apart)
Dissolution: Friendship ends, potential for reconciliation or permanent separation
Shared interests in friendship maintenance
Common activities strengthen bonds (sports teams, gaming groups)
Aligned values foster understanding (environmental activism, religious beliefs)