FRHD 2060 Lecture 11: Week 11: Relationships

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2060
• Professor: Scott Maitland

Document Summary

Having strong social relationships seems to have an effect on survival comparable to that of quitting smoking and larger than controlling traditional risk factors, such as obesity or hypertension. A meta-analysis of social relationships and mortality looked at 308,849 participants aged 63. 9 on average, at baseline; 29% died during the follow up of 7. 5 years. Overall, strong social relationships improved the odds of survival by 50% . Three broad themes underlie adult friendships: affective or emotional basis. This includes self disclosure, expressions of intimacy, appreciation, affection, and support. Based on trust, loyalty, and commitment: shared or communal nature. Friends participate in or support activities of mutual interest: sociability and compatibility. Friends keep us entertained, and are sources of amusement, fun, and recreation. Young adults tend to have more friends and acquaintances than any other friend group. Friendships in old age are especially important for maintaining life satisfaction. Man tend to have fewer friendships than women.