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Peer reviewedRoberto, Karen A.; Scott, Jean Pearson – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1985
Examined the friendship patterns of older women (N=150). Results indicated the older widowed women received more help from their friends than did married older women. In addition, significant differences in the morale of the older women were found according to the equity of helping behaviors with friends. (JAC)
Descriptors: Females, Friendship, Gerontology, Morale
