Scrutinizing friendship. Methodological problems in investigation of friendship relationships Cover Image

Przyjazn pod mikroskopem. Problemy metodologiczne w badaniach nad funkcjonowaniem relacji przyjacielskich
Scrutinizing friendship. Methodological problems in investigation of friendship relationships

Author(s): Piotr Szarota
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: friendship, close relationships, cultural differences, gender roles

Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes research in friendship in the context of changing lifestyles and ways of interpersonal communication. Friendship is presented as a complex and fluid phenomenon which is difficult to define. The author points out the most interesting areas of friendship research that are connected with cultural norms, gender roles, and postmodern understanding of close relationships. It has been suggested that the contemporary research on friendship should be interdisciplinary by definition.

  • Issue Year: IX/2014
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 28-37
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish