What’s best about best friends: Higher-ranked friend nominations are more stable and more likely to be reciprocated than lower-ranked nominations
International Journal of Behavioral Development
Published online on November 29, 2025
Abstract
International Journal of Behavioral Development, Ahead of Print.
Best friends differ from other friends in terms of their perceived quality, but much is unknown about features that set them apart. This study examines the stability and reciprocity of friend nominations as a function of their rank. Participants included ...
Best friends differ from other friends in terms of their perceived quality, but much is unknown about features that set them apart. This study examines the stability and reciprocity of friend nominations as a function of their rank. Participants included ...