Friendship In The Context Of Positive Social Relationships And Subjective Wellbeing

Abstract

The presented report examines friendships in terms of the subjective perception of satisfaction and happiness. Friendship and its impact on development are considered by conducting an analysis of emotional dynamics and their impact on social and emotional development. This study aimed to investigate the association between friendship quality and subjective wellbeing in Bulgarian young people. The goal of the study is to establish which aspects of friendship – emotional support, sharing, understanding, intimacy and trust, positive and satisfying experiences, the presence of tension, and conflicts – are most strongly connected. The main hypothesis of the study assumes that positive experiences and the presence of satisfying interactions are strongly associated with the quality of the friendship bond. The choice of a tool is motivated by its high validity and adequacy in terms of the research goal, as well as its broad application in studies related to friendships. The sample consists of 131 participants aged between 18 and 25 years. The design is cross-sectional – data are collected once from all participants at a specific point in time. This approach was chosen because it allows for quick and effective data collection from a wide group of people within a limited time frame. The conclusions emphasize the role of friendship and fulfilling close relationships for the overall sense of satisfaction and well-being.