Relationships with family and friends have been found to consistently influence adult well-
being. This study explored the complex and interactive nature of family and friend …

Scholarship has highlighted the importance of kin relations for well-being in adulthood.
Much focus has been on relationships between spouses and between parents and children …

This study was designed to examine the influence of family relationships on friendships, and
the influence of family relationships and friendships on the psychological well-being of …

Although the relationship between social relationships and mental health is well
established, debate continues about the relative importance of specific sources (spouses …

Background: Although long‐held wisdom and current research suggests that accepting and
supportive family relationships may positively influence adult psychosocial functioning, few …

This study examined associations between well-being and positive and negative aspects of
social relationships among 128 married older adults with a best friend. Women were more …

Friends are a vital source of social relations throughout the lifespan and across
developmental stages. Our knowledge of how friendships develop over time, especially from …

This study examines the complex role of family networks in shaping adult psychological well-
being over time. We examine the unique and interactive longitudinal influences of family …

Although much work addresses the importance of siblings and friendships in separate
investigations, few studies simultaneously examine both relationships. Young adults (N …

Middle-aged adults often have relationships with multiple family members (eg, children and
parents). The constellation of parent–child relationships within families may have …