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Close friendship and imaginary companions in adolescence
Author(s) -
SeiffgeKrenke Inge
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
new directions for child and adolescent development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.628
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1534-8687
pISSN - 1520-3247
DOI - 10.1002/cd.23219936007
Subject(s) - the imaginary , friendship , psychology , developmental psychology , coping (psychology) , adolescent development , social psychology , interpersonal relationship , clinical psychology , psychoanalysis
Adolescents prefer close intimate friendships with real same‐sex friends as compared to imaginary companions. The developmental benefits of both types of relationships are analyzed, stressing emotional needs, social support, and coping assistance.