Abstract
In order to gain understanding of friendship in the context of individuals' lives, over 60 chronologically old informants were asked to relate their biographies to an interviewer using friendship as the constant referent. The strengths and weaknesses for the data obtained in this way are discussed and three frameworks for analysis are specfied. These data have the potential to provide insight into cultural aspects of friendship in American society, the process of friendship through the life course, and social actors' organization of their friendships. The "topical oral biographies method" is suggested as a way to pursue research questions about the relationship between individuals and societies.
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