friends

1. November 11, 2024

   Friends act as family surrogates for unmarried African Americans

   A recent U-M study reveals important information about the patterns and supportive functions of friendships among African Americans, including how they are a critical component of the support networks of unmarried adults.

2. September 17, 2024

   One-fifth of parents worry their child doesn’t have friends

   Many parents worry about their children’s friendships, with one in five saying their child aged 6 to 12 has no friends or not enough friends, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.