Friendship - Research

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Examining context shifts’ effect on relationship trajectories in friendships using turning point theory. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 37(6), 1892-1909. 10.1177/0265407520909475

How many hours does it take to make a friend? Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36(4), 1278-1296. doi:10.1177/0265407518761225

Using modern methods for missing data analysis with the social relations model: A bridge to social network analysis. Social Networks, 54, 26-40. doi:10.1016/j.socnet.2017.11.002

Applying the ideal standards model to unmet expectations and satisfaction in friendship. Studies in Communication Sciences, 14, 20-28.  doi:10.1016/j.scoms.2014.03.008

Friendship standards: The dimensions of ideal expectations. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 29, 884-907. doi:10.1177/0265407512448274

Sex differences in friendship expectations: A meta-analysis. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 28, 723-747. doi:10.1177/0265407510386192

Satisfying friendship maintenance expectations: The role of friendship standards and biological sex. HumanCommunication Research, 37, 529-552. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2958.2011.01411.