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A qualitative investigation into what factors are important to University friendships

Module: Research methods A

Word count: 1500 words

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Abstract

University friendships are an integral source of support, where an emphasis is placed

on closeness and friendship freedom. The aim of this study was to investigate if University

students still shared that view that closeness and openness were still important factors to

friendship in the midst of a pandemic, via a thematic analysis of semi- structured online

interviews through an opportunity sampling method of two participants. Analysis suggested

that geographical location in terms of closeness and individuals’ relative openness but

additionally a supportive personality were still seen as being integral to University

friendships but there were also lesser aspects which participants felt were still important to

friendship. It was also found that individuals moved away from wanting superficial

friendships to wanting an in-depth understanding of each other. Findings were discussed in

relation to if closeness and openness were still considered important factors to friendships

during a pandemic (Covid-19).

Key words: University, Friendship, Interviews, Thematic analysis, Students.

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What factors are important in University friendships ?
Brooks (2007) and Boute (2007), both assoicated university friendships with

closeness and openness respectively, establishing a link between them.

Research by Dollinger et al (1996) suggested, openness may play a part in initial

interactions before friendship formation occurs as openness seemed to allow a common

ground to be established. Similarly, Park & Anotoini (2007) suggested, a higher degree of

openness may imply that individuals want to resolve friendship conflict. Regarding closeness

Fuhrman et al (2009) found, in friendship (and romantic relations), individuals seek

emotional closeness and social companionship.

This investigation was warranted as Kenny (1987) cited in Boute (2007) stated, the

transition from high school to university can be disruptive especially for those who move

away from home as they are thrown into a novel environment, suggesting friendships become

more valuable as friends become a primary source of support (Tokuno, 1986). None of these

studies account for the effects of a pandemic. Covid-19 added to the pre-existing disruption

of progressing to university. Hence this study was essential to investigate if closeness and

openness were still apparent features in what indivudals considered to be important in

university friendships in the midst of a pandemic.

In essence, closeness and openness are established feats in what individuals desired as

being important to university friendships, as displayed by the sources above but once again

previous research failed to account for the effects of a pandemic on what individuals regarded

as important to friendship. Hence this research addressed this concern as interviews were

perform while the pandemic was heading into another peaking phase and participant were of

the age, where they were aware and living through the effects of the pandemic.

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