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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > friendship and caregiving in adulthood > friendships in middle adulthood
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > friendship and caregiving in adulthood > friendships in middle adulthood
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > friendship and caregiving in adulthood > friendships in middle adulthood
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > types of relationships > friendships in middle adulthood
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > types of relationships > friendships in middle adulthood
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > types of relationships > friendships in middle adulthood

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friendships in middle adulthood  

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  • In midlife, generally defined as the period between young adulthood and old age, friendships provide affection, companionship, understanding, and social support and therefore contribute to well-being. Friends can also affect the status, power, wealth, attitudes, behaviors, and values of middle-aged people. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Friendships in Middle Adulthood]

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