Same sex and cross sex best friends and self-evaluation maintenance

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Roberto Mendoza

Defense Panel Member

Ron Resurreccion

Abstract/Summary

This study aimed to determine if variations in the factors involved in the self-evaluation maintenance model would affect satisfaction level with a best friend relationship in early adults in same sex and cross sex best friend relationships. Its objective was to determine if there are differences in level of satisfaction between groups that vary in the level of performance, in relation to a best friend, in domain relevance of performance domain to the individual and type of friendship according to gender. It also aimed to describe how this population describes a best friend. Data was ran through a 2 (type of friendship) x 3 (self-relevance of performance dimension) x 3 (performance on a dimension) between-subjects Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and descriptions of a best friend were analyzed through content analysis. No effects were found. The next objective however, showed that 50% of the respondents describe their best friend as someone who is benefitting and secondly someone who is trustworthy (45%).

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14432

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

55 leaves, 28 cm.

Keywords

Best friends; Friendship

Embargo Period

3-22-2021

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