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Girls' cognitions of hypothetical friends: Are they related to depression, loneliness, social anxiety and perceived similarity?

Leslie E. Romero

Texas Tech University

Catherine C. Epkins

Texas Tech University, catherine.epkins{at}ttu.edu

We examined in 100 girls whether girls' depression, loneliness, social anxiety, and perceived similarity were related to their cognitions of hypothetical friends (prosocial, withdrawn/ depressed, and aggressive). Depression, loneliness, and social anxiety were each related to various friend-related cognitions, but only social anxiety and loneliness had unique relations when these three internalizing problems were examined simultaneously and with perceived similarity. After accounting for the three internalizing constructs, perceived similarity was related to higher wanting to be friends with and perceived acceptance from all three hypothetical friends, lower not wanting aggressive girls as friends, and lower expected rejection by prosocial girls. Findings highlight the importance of perceived similarity, and the importance of examining depression, loneliness, and social anxiety simultaneously, when assessing girls' friendship-related cognitions.

Key Words: depression • friendships and peer relationships • homophily • loneliness • social anxiety

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Vol. 25, No. 2, 311-332 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0265407507087961
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