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Characteristic Processes in Close Peer Friendships of Preterm Infants at Age 12

Table 4

Mean scores of friendship behavior types and friendship quality scales at age 12 by prematurity group.
 Full term
≥38 wga

(SD)		Preterm
<37 wga

(SD)
Friendship behavior types   
 Leadership
 Distancingb
 Mutual playfulness
Friendship quality scales  
 Validation and caringc
 Conflict resolutionc
 Conflict/betrayalc
 Help and guidancec
 Companionship  and  recreation∧
 Intimate exchangec
Note. ; verage factor loading, range . oys > girls ( ); irls > boys.

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