New and Old Friendships: Attributed Effects of Type and Similiarity of Transacted Resources

Using attribution theory as an approach to human relationships, 9 hypotheses are advanced about how type & similarity of exchanged resources affect the growth of friendship. Questionnaire data from 47 F Swedish nursing students, including responses to 3 vignettes involving resource exchange, are...

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Published in:Human relations (New York) 1987-06, Vol.40 (6), p.337-359
Main Authors: Tornblom, Kjell Y, Fredholm, Eva M, Johnson, Dan R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exchange Theory
Females
Friendship
Professional Women
Support Networks
Sweden
Working Women
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Summary:Using attribution theory as an approach to human relationships, 9 hypotheses are advanced about how type & similarity of exchanged resources affect the growth of friendship. Questionnaire data from 47 F Swedish nursing students, including responses to 3 vignettes involving resource exchange, are used to test these hypotheses. Rs' expectations about development of friendships bear out many but not all of the hypotheses, & support the need to consider not only quantitative but qualitative aspects of equity. 4 Tables, 3 Figures, 29 References. W. H. Stoddard
ISSN:0018-7267