Friendship Quality Scale Research Articles

THE EFFECT OF FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND FRIENDSHIP QUALITY ON SELF-IDENTITY FORMATION IN LATE ADOLESCENTS WITH DUAL-EARNER PARENTS

The shift in modern family structures has led to a rise in dual-earner families, potentially influencing identity formation in late adolescents. This study aims to investigate the effects of family functioning and friendship quality on identity formation among late adolescents from dual-earner families. A quantitative approach was employed, involving 109 late adolescents aged 15–21 years in Surabaya whose parents work full-time. Instruments included the Family Assessment Device – General Functioning Scale, the Friendship Quality Scale, and the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS). Data were collected via a Google Form and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that family functioning and friendship quality jointly had a significant effect on identity formation (F = 806.912; p < 0.05). However, individually, only friendship quality demonstrated a significant impact (p < 0.01), while family functioning did not (p > 0.05). These findings highlight the pivotal role of friendship quality in supporting identity exploration and commitment among late adolescents in the context of limited family interactions in dual-earner households.

Subjective well-being and parenting in adolescence: Do peers matter when things are not so good?

Objective: The study aimed to investigate the association between adolescents’ subjective well-being and parenting, as well as the moderating role of peer relationships between the negative aspects of parenting and subjective well-being. Method: Adolescents (n = 331) attending Junior High School and High School (aged 12-18 years) in the broader area of Attica, Greece, participated in the study. Participants completed the Berne Questionnaire of Subjective Well-Being/Youth Form, the 40-item Egna Minnen Beträffande Uppfostran Child Version (EMBU-C) questionnaire (for ages 7–16 years), and the Friendship Quality Scale. Results: There was a positive association between parental emotional warmth and adolescents’ satisfaction, as well as between parental rejection and adolescents’ ill-being. Furthermore, closeness to friends moderated the association between adolescents’ ill-being and rejection by mothers and fathers. Girls and older adolescents had higher scores in the negative factors of subjective well-being, while girls scored higher in all friendship factors. Finally, based on adolescents’ perceptions, mothers had significantly higher scores than fathers in all parenting variables. Conclusions: Findings highlight the significance of the implementation of tailored interventions in schools and families for promoting adolescents’ well-being.

The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Friendship Quality Among Chinese University Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Disclosure and the Moderating Role of Empathy

This study examines the influence of childhood abuse on friendship quality among Chinese college students, particularly with respect to the underlying psychological mechanisms. A sample of 657 college students aged between 17 and 22 years from Shenyang, China, completed the Childhood Abuse Scale, the Friendship Quality Scale, the Self-Disclosure Index, and the Interpersonal Response Indicator. A latent variable model analysis revealed that childhood abuse significantly predicts decreased friendship quality among college students (β = −0.25, p < 0.001, 95% CI [−0.63, −0.25]). Furthermore, self-disclosure was found to have a partial mediating effect on the relationship between childhood abuse and friendship quality (mediating effect ab = −0.03, p < 0.001). Empathy was identified as a moderator in the relationship between childhood abuse and friendship quality, thus indicating that enhancing empathy could positively impact the development of friendship quality among college students. These findings suggest that friendship quality can be improved through interventions aimed at enhancing self-disclosure and empathy; furthermore, greater attention must be given to students with childhood abuse experiences.

Predictors of the Friendship Quality in Adults With Mild Intellectual Disability.

Friendship quality is crucial for psychological well-being, yet is often lower in persons with intellectual disabilities compared to their peers. This study explores the predictors of friendship quality among adults with mild intellectual disability, focusing on age, gender, living setting, psychiatric traits, and social cognition. The sample comprised 62 adults with mild intellectual disability (32 males, 30 females; ages 19-53), and 30 with significant psychiatric traits. Tools included the Friendship Quality Scale, Edinburgh Social Cognition Test, MINI PAS-ADD scale, and a demographic questionnaire. Social cognition and age were the strongest predictors of friendship quality, with higher social cognition scores and younger age correlating with better quality. Gender, living setting, and psychiatric traits had less impact. Social cognition and age are primary determinants of friendship quality in adults with mild intellectual disability, suggesting that interventions to enhance social cognition may benefit this population's social well-being.

The relationship between quality of sports friendships and mental health in Chinese junior high school students: the bidirectional chain mediating effects of sport motivation and exercise adherence

BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of quality of sport friendships on mental health and the mediating role of sport motivation and exercise adherence in middle school students.MethodsA total of 1,083 middle school students were selected using a combination of cluster sampling and stratified sampling methods. The participants were assessed using the Sport Friendship Quality Scale, Mental Health Scale, Exercise Motivation Scale, and Physical Exercise Adherence Scale. Structural equation modeling was employed to examine the relationships among the four variables.Results(1) The quality of sport friendships positively predicted mental health (β = 0.192, p < 0.01); (2) Sport motivation and exercise adherence act as independent mediators between the quality of sport friendships and mental health respectively; (3) Sport motivation and exercise adherence act as bi-directional chain mediators between the quality of sport friendships and mental health.Conclusion(1) The quality of sports friendships can positively predict mental health, sport motivation, and exercise adherence. (2) The quality of sports friendships not only directly predicts mental health but also indirectly affects mental health through the mediating roles of sport motivation and exercise adherence, as well as the bidirectional chain mediation between the two. This further explains how the quality of sports friendships impacts the mental health of junior high school students, providing significant insights into improving their mental health levels.

Hubungan Antara Stabilitas Emosi dan Kualitas Pertemenan pada Siswa/I SMKS Dhuafa Padang

In the development of adolescent emotional stability, there is a huge contribution from the friendship environment. The ability of adolescents to strengthen interpersonal relationships with peers cannot be separated from stability in their emotions. The majority of adolescents in Indonesia have good quality friendships and are equal to maintaining their friendships, Participants in this study were students at SMKS Dhuafa Padang whose average age was 15-18 years. This research is quantitative by using the Emotional Stability and Friendship Qualities Scale so that it can find a correlation between these two constructs or variables. In this study, the data analysis used was Pearson correlation analysis by showing the coefficient r = 0.427 with a significance value of &lt;0.001 (P &lt;0.05). These results indicate that there is a relationship between emotional stability and friendship quality. That is, the higher the quality of friendship, the better emotional stability.

Quality of friendship of secondary school students - research in Vietnam

Friendship is essential for the emotional and social development of secondary school students, providing them with support, companionship, and a sense of belonging. Positive friendships also help students build trust, improve communication skills, and navigate challenges, contributing significantly to their overall well-being and personal growth. This study aimed to explore the status of friendship in middle school students in terms of four key aspects: closeness, support, safety and acceptance. A model to assess the quality of the peer relationships of secondary school students in Vietnam was introduced into the study. The research subjects are 127 secondary school students at 2 schools in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The Friendship Quality (FQUA) scale was employed to carry out a quantitative analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the collected data. The findings revealed that the quality of friendship of these students was differentiated according to each aspect, with help being the most prominent, followed by closeness, acceptance, and safety. The results suggest that while certain aspects of friendship are more emphasized than others are, there was no difference in the friendship quality of these students across gender, class and demographic groups. This study provides a more comprehensive understanding of the quality of friendship among secondary school students. Moreover, this study offers a foundation for educators and policy makers to design policies to improve the quality of life for adolescents, with a focus on improving peer relationships and overall well-being.

Toward workforce integration: enhancements in adaptive behaviors and social communication skills among autistic young adults following vocational training course.

Cognitively able autistic adults demonstrate low rates of employment due to social and vocational challenges. The current study aimed to examine changes in various areas among autistic young adults who participated in the 'Roim Rachok' ('Looking Ahead' in Hebrew) Training Course (RRTC). The course prepares young autistic adults for integration into military service as vocational soldiers. The study included 49 autistic participants who completed the RRTC in one of three vocational fields: Digital (n = 19), Technical (n = 9), and Visual (n = 21). Evaluations at the beginning and end of the course included adaptive behavior (Adaptive Behavior Assessment Scale 2nd Edition [ABAS-II]), autism symptom severity (Social Responsiveness Scale 2nd Edition [SRS-II]), and communication skills (Faux Pas; Empathy Quotient [EQ]; Friendship Quality Scale; Conversation task based on Yale in vivo Pragmatic Protocol [YiPP]). The results revealed a significant Time effect for the self-reported ABAS-II conceptual, social, and practical subdomains, EQ empathy quotient subdomain, Faux Pas, and SRS-II social communication interaction scores. Accordingly, participants reported increasing their adaptive skills, emotional empathy, and the ability to detect and interpret awkward statements, and decreased in their social communication interaction symptoms, following the RRTC. No significant Time x Group interaction was found for any of the examined measures, meaning similar trends were observed in all three vocational groups. Following the RRTC, participants reported significant improvements in areas essential for their future integration as soldiers in the military and as employees in the vocational world. Implications of the study findings are discussed.

Revision and validation of the “Motivational Climate in Physical Education Scale” (MCPES) in Chinese educational context

This study evaluated the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the “Motivational Climate in Physical Education Scale” (MCPES) among middle school students. Data were collected from 1,008 students, with 473 completing the MCPES, the Physical Needs Support in Physical Education Scale (PNS-PE), and the Youth Sports Friendship Quality Scale (YSFQS). Additionally, 437 students completed only the MCPES, and 200 valid retest questionnaires were gathered three weeks later. Exploratory factor analysis identified four factors: perceived mastery climate, perceived performance climate, perceived autonomy support, and perceived relatedness support with a total of 16 items. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the four-factor structure (χ2/df = 3.38, GFI = 0.92, NFI = 0.90, RMSEA = 0.07, CFI = 0.93, IFI = 0.93, SRMR = 0.05). The scale exhibited strict measurement invariance across genders and strong invariance across grade levels. It was positively correlated with teacher autonomy support (r = 0.34–0.53) and with each dimension and total score of sports friendship (r = 0.21–0.61). Cronbach’s α coefficients for the MCPES and its dimensions were 0.75, 0.82, 0.79, 0.80, and 0.88, respectively. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for the three-week retest were 0.64, 0.63, 0.72, and 0.76. In conclusion, the Chinese version of the MCPES demonstrates robust reliability and validity for use with middle school students.

Self-Compassion and Friendship Quality Toward Resilience Of Adolescents Who Experienced Parental Loss

This study aimed to determine the role of self-compassion and friendship quality on resilience in adolescents experienced parental loss. The hypothesis in this study is that there is a role for self-compassion and friendship quality on resilience. This research was conducted using quantitative methods with the number of respondents in the study as many as 153 teenagers who had been left by their father, mother or both of them due to loss. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The measuring instrument used is the self-compassion scale, the friendship quality scale and the resilience scale. In addition, the data analysis in this study was carried out using the multiple regression technique. The results of the analysis show that the R square value between self-compassion and friendship quality simultaneously on resilience is 0.401, the F value is 50.116 and the significance value is 0.000 (p &lt;0.05). This shows that self-compassion and friendship quality have a significant role in resilience, thus the hypothesis proposed in this study can be accepted. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran self-compassion dan kualitas pertemanan terhadap resiliensi pada remaja yang kehilangan orang tua karena meninggal dunia. Hipotesis dalam penelitian ini adalah ada peran self-compassion dan kualitas pertemanan terhadap resiliensi. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jumlah responden dalam penelitian sebanyak 153 orang remaja yang telah ditinggal ayah, ibu serta ayah dan ibu karena meninggal dunia. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah skala self-compassion, skala friendship quality dan skala resiliensi. Selain itu. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik multiple regression. Hasil analisis menunjukkan hasil bahwa nilai R square antara self-compassion dan kualitas pertemanan secara bersamaan terhadap resiliensi sebesar 0,401, nilai F sebesar 50,116 dan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 (p&lt;0,05). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa self-compassion dan kualitas pertemanan memiliki peran yang signifikan terhadap resiliensi, dengan demikian hipotesis yang diajukan pada penelitian ini dapat diterima.

The Prediction of Peer Bullying in Adolescents by Individual and Environmental Variables

This study aimed to examine the effects of individual (age, gender, frustration of basic psychological needs) and environmental (adolescent-parental relationships, friendship relations, victimization) variables on peer bullying in adolescents. The study group consisted of 831 middle and high school students, 516 girls (62.1%), and 315 boys (37.9%). The research data were obtained using the Personal Information Form, Friendship Qualities Scale, Adolescent-Parental Relationships Scale, Peer Bullying Scale Adolescent Form, Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction, and Frustration Scale. Hierarchical Regression Analysis was used to analyze the data. According to the results obtained from the study, gender, age, frustration of basic psychological needs, adolescent-parent relationships, and victimization variables were found to be significant predictors of adolescents' bullying levels. In the model, the friendship relationships variable is not a significant predictor. In the study, it was determined that victimization was the strongest predictor, and the model explained approximately 34% of the bullying level of adolescents. The results obtained from this study show that individual and family-participated interventions can be effective in preventing peer bullying in adolescents.

A Model for Explaining Digital Addiction in Adolescents: The Role of Self-Perception, Social-Emotional Learning, Adolescent-Parent Relationship and Peer Relationships

Objective: This study was aimed at examining the levels of digital addiction in adolescents with a regression model created with self-perception, adolescent-parent relationships, peer relationships, and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. Method: The participants consisted of 504 high school students. The data were obtained through the Personal Information Form, the Digital Addiction Scale, the Adolescent-Parent Relationships Scale, the Friendship Quality Scale, the Self-Perception Scale, and the Social and Emotional Learning Scale. Results: Self-perception, adolescent-parent relationship, and SEL skills were significant predictors of adolescents' digital addiction levels, while the peer relationships was not. Additionally, the regression model explains approximately 27% of the total variance of digital addiction in adolescents. Conclusion: The ability of digital platforms to compensate for negative self-perception during adolescence, coupled with inadequate SEL skills, may hinder adolescents from forming satisfying real relationships with themselves and their environment, ultimately increasing their levels of digital addiction. In families without satisfying relationships with parents where there is no positive, warm, supportive, and safe climate, this may cause digital addiction in adolescents.

KEBAHAGIAAN SISWA BOARDING SCHOOL: MENELAAH PERAN PENTING ORIENTASI RELIGIUS DAN KUALITAS PERTEMANAN

This study aims to examine the extent to which religious orientation and friendship quality can influence student happiness at SMP Muhammadiyah Boarding School ‘X’ in Banyumas Regency, Central Java. This study used a quantitative approach to analyse the relationship between variables. Data were collected using the Orientation to Happiness (OTH) scale, Religious Orientation Scale (ROS), and Friendship Qualities Scale (FQS). By applying the Partial Least Square (PLS)-SEM method, the results showed that religious orientation and friendship qualities play a significant role in achieving students' happiness in boarding schools. The findings of this study provide a stronger basis for the development of interventions or programmes aimed at increasing students' happiness in boarding schools. For future researchers, it is recommended to conduct a broader and more comprehensive study involving mediator and moderator variables.

Navigating peer pressure: The role of friendship quality in middle school students

This study explores the relationship between peer pressure and friendship quality among middle school students in Vietnam, aiming to understand how these factors interact and affect students' social experiences and academic outcomes. A convenience sampling approach was used to survey 403 students from Tan Tao A Secondary School and Viet My Secondary School during the 2023-2024 academic year. Participants completed the Perceived Peer Pressure Scale and the Friendship Quality Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS to conduct descriptive and comparative statistical analyses. The findings indicate a significant relationship between peer pressure and friendship quality. Students with high-quality friendships reported higher levels of resistance to peer pressure and positive peer encouragement, while those with weaker friendships were more vulnerable to negative influences. Notably, students experiencing higher levels of peer pressure also reported higher friendship quality scores, suggesting a complex interplay between these factors. Strong, supportive friendships can act as a buffer against negative peer pressure, promoting resilience and positive behaviors among middle school students. Educational interventions that foster positive peer relationships and provide support for students with weaker friendships are essential. Further research should explore the longitudinal impact of these relationships to inform more effective interventions.

Islamic Religiosity and Friendship Quality as a Determinant Factors of Forgiveness of Islamic Boarding School Student

When in the Islamic Boarding School, students are expected to have good self-adjustment skills. However, there are still many students who have not mastered it. This causes frequent interpersonal conflicts between students that can interfere with the learning process and activities in the pesantren. Therefore, forgiveness is one of the steps that can be taken to overcome this problem. The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of Islamic religiosity and friendship quality as determinants of forgiveness of Islamic boarding school students. This study is a quantitative study with a sample of all male and female students at the boarding school totaling 138. Data collection used the Islamic religiosity scale (RIS), friendship quality scale (FQQ), and forgiveness scale (TRIM-18). Data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression with the help of the SPSS version 25.00 for Windows program. The results showed a significant positive influence between Islamic religiosity and friendship quality on the forgiveness of Islamic boarding school students as indicated by the value of F = 23.721, the probability value sig (p) 0.000 (p &lt; 0.050), and the coefficient of determination 0.260. This shows that Islamic religiosity and friendship quality have an influence of 26% on forgiveness. For future research, it is recommended to expand the scope of research by considering additional variables that can affect the forgiveness of Islamic boarding school students. For example, research can explore the role of factors such as personality, family parenting patterns, or other social experiences in shaping the level of forgiveness. In addition, research can be conducted with a larger and more representative sample, as well as using more in-depth research methods such as longitudinal studies or qualitative studies to understand more deeply the mechanism of the influence of Islamic religiosity and friendship quality on forgiveness.

The mediating role of positive body image between friendship qualities, well-being strategies and identity development among adolescents

This study aimed to explore the mediating role of body image in the association between The utilization of strategies aimed at enhancing subjective well-being, friendship qualities, and identity development. The participants consisted of 270 early adolescents, comprising 157 girls (58.15%) and 113 boys (41.85%). Data were collected using several scales, including the “Body Appreciation Scale,” “Subjective Well-Being Increasing Strategies Scale for Adolescents,” “Friendship Qualities Scale,” and “The Dimensions of Identity Development Scale.” Two-stage structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the gathered data. The findings indicated a positive model of identity development in adolescents, highlighting that subjective well-being increasing strategies contribute positively to identity development, and this relationship is mediated by positive body image. Furthermore, the study found that positive body image also mediates the association between adolescents’ identity development and the establishment of quality friendships.

Effect of A Multi-Model Based Intervention on Bullying Prevention through Peer Advocacy

Peer advocacy and bullying prevention programs are ergonomic and helpful in protecting students from the effects of bullying. This study aims to evaluate the effect of model-based strategies on bullying prevention through peer advocacy. Model-based strategies combine STAC strategies, Logic Model and ABCD Model in the current study. This study was conducted as a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-tests. Its population consisted of sixth-grade students in four primary schools in Wales, UK. Students were included in the intervention (n = 38) and control (n = 38) groups. An education program was given to the intervention group in three sessions with the strategies based on two models. Data analysis consisted of Chi-square, Repeated Measures ANOVA, and t-tests. Data were collected with a personal information form, the Student-Advocates Pre-and Post-Scale (SAPPS), and the Friendship Qualities Scale. The SAPPS and Self-Confidence to Intervene to Stop Bullying sub-scale post-test mean scores increased significantly (p < .0.05) after the education. An increase was observed in the averages of scales and subscales scores in the intervention group. The program was effective in developing students’ advocacy, building self-confidence, increasing awareness of bullying information, and using Strategies information to prevent bullying. Model-based configuration may have made the program more effective.

Analyzing Factors Affecting Social Skills Development Among Students in Indonesian Schools

The development of students’ social skills is critical since they influence their academic performance and achievement. School provides optimal environment for students to learn these skills. Even though social skills are critical, there is still a lack in past research that examines the aspects that contribute to the development of students' social skills, particularly in school. Recognising the importance of this, the focus of this study is to identify characteristics that influence the development of social skills from a social cognitive perspective. This study sought to investigate the impact of emotional intelligence, teacher-student connections, student voice, and friendship quality on students’ social skills at school. The method utilised was a survey with multistage random sampling. The study sample comprised of 1012 students aged 11 to 19 who were recruited at random from various schools in major Indonesian cities. The research instruments used in this study were emotional intelligence scale, teacher-student relationship scale, student voice scale, friendship quality scale, and social skills scale. The analysis technique used is the SEM model (structural equation model) with the Variance based matric structural equation modelling (VB-SEM) structural equation model. The results showed emotional intelligence, teacher-student relationships, student voice, and friendship quality had in impact on students’ social skills.

Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Friendship Qualities Scale (FQS) in Adolescents

Friendship is a relationship that cannot be separated from human life. Friends are the most important thing for social needs for teenagers. Among the factors that influence the success of a friendly relationship is the quality of the friendship. The quality of friendship affects the success of social interaction with peers. The thing to do in knowing the quality of friendship in adolescents is to extract assessment data with standardized and standardized measuring tools. This study aims to adapt The Friendship Qualities Scale (FQS) to Indonesian language and culture and to analyze its psychometric characteristics. In scale translation, this study uses a backward translation technique. The range of Aiken's V index values for each item is between 0.58-1.00. The process of testing the validity using Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), showed that from 23 items, there were 22 valid items with a factor loading value range of 0.58-1.00 (n=426). The results of the analysis on the Indonesian version of the FQS show that the CR value is 0.94 and the AVE value is 0.44. The AVE value is less than the threshold (AVE &gt; 0.50), but it is still acceptable because it meets the requirements. The Indonesian version of The Friendship Qualities Scale can be used by counselors for clinical purposes or by lecturers and students for research purposes.

Friendship Quality as a Predictor of Addiction to Social Networking Sites among University Students

This study aimed to identifying the extent to which the quality of friendship contributes to addiction to social networking sites among Jordanian university students. The study sample consisted of (629) male and female students at the bachelor’s level. The study fillowed the predictive descriptive methodology. Data were collected online using two measurement tools to measure the quality of friendship and addiction to social. Networking sites. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the mean scores of males and females on the social media addiction scale, in favor of males, and on the quality of friendship, in favor of females. The results showed that two dimension of the friendship quality scale predict addiction to social networking sites among males. These two dimensions are trustworthy alliance and familiarity. While none of the dimensions of this scale were predicted for females, Anumber of recommendations were presented such as: the necessityof a role for the family in guiding children to choose the ideal type of friend, and the necessity of strengthening self-monitoring for future research.