Co–Rumination in the Friendships of Girls and Boys
Tóm tắt
This research addresses a new construct, co–rumination. Co–rumination refers to extensively discussing and revisiting problems, speculating about problems, and focusing on negative feelings. Friendship research indicates that self–disclosure leads to close relationships; however, coping research indicates that dwelling on negative topics leads to emotional difficulties. Co–rumination is a single construct that integrates both perspectives and is proposed to be related both to positive friendship adjustment and problematic emotional adjustment. Third–, fifth–, seventh–, and ninth–grade participants (