Gender Differences in Adolescents’ Friendship Experiences: Emotional and Relational Implications

Poster Session II

Keyword: Friendship

Abstract: The current study found gender differences in adolescents’ subjective experiences during friendship interactions. Results suggest that boys have more positive experiences within activity-based friendship contexts than disclosure contexts. Disclosure and support behaviors related to mixed subjective experiences for boys only, which may explain boys’ less positive experiences in this context.

• Sarah McDermott (Presenting Author)
• Gabe Perez (Author)
• Sarah Borowski (Author)