A Lay Theory of Relational Satisfaction with Best Friends
Has this study been replicated?
The atlas records 1 replication of this study. Recorded outcomes: 1 mixed. The earliest on record is from 2003.
Replications
- The Concept of Shinyuu in Japan: A Replication of and Comparison to Cole and Bradac's Study on U.S. Friendship, Maeda & Ritchie (2003). Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Outcome recorded: mixed.
Study 4 demonstrated that two of the dimensions are similar to dimensions identified in Cole and Bradac's (1996) study. The third dimension, frank–supportive versus modest–self-controlled,was not found in Cole and Bradac's study, whereas the first dimension of their study, spontaneous–active versus stable–passive,was not found in the Japanese data. These differences are discussed in terms of cultural differences in individualism–collectivism and uncertainty avoidance…
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Cole, T., & Bradac, J. J. (1996). A Lay Theory of Relational Satisfaction with Best Friends. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 13(1), 57–83. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407596131004
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