Long-Term Health Implications of Students' Friendship Formation during the Transition to University.
Patrick KlaiberAshley V WhillansFrances S ChenPublished in: Applied psychology. Health and well-being (2018)
This study provides evidence for both (1) an indirect effect of friendship formation on self-reported health via perceived social support, and (2) a direct effect of friendship formation on a healthy diet. Broadly, these results highlight the importance of friendship formation and social integration for the long-term well-being of university students.