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Close Friend Support Scale

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The Close Friends Support Scale is a subscale of the Social Support Scale for Children developed by Susan Harter. It measures the perception of support from close friends, focusing on their ability to listen, understand and help children overcome their problems. Support from close friends plays a vital role in children’s emotional development, social competence … Read more

These behaviors common to people who don’t have close friends

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These behaviors common to people who don’t have close friends Close friends aren’t just about having a good time. They are beneficial for our mental and physical health. Some studies show that prolonged loneliness can have effects as harmful as smoking several cigarettes a day. An article from Flashlight explains that the Covid-19 pandemic has … Read more