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Friendships in late life: A rural-urban comparison

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This study examines the friendship patterns of older adults living in rural and urban areas. The sample consisted of 132 urban adults and 126 rural adults, 65 years of age and older. Respondents were randomly selected and interviewed in their own homes. While both groups were involved in joint social activities and helping behaviors with their friends, there was a distinction in the type of involvement according to geographical location.

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  1. University of Northern Colorado, USA

    Karen A. Roberto

  2. Texas Tech University, USA

    Jean Pearson Scott

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Roberto, K.A., Scott, J.P. Friendships in late life: A rural-urban comparison. J Fam Econ Iss 8, 16–26 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01555768

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