Female friendships strengthen resilience
Content type
Media release
Published
February 2021
Researchers
Tracy Evans-Whipp, Constantine Gasser
This Sydney Morning Herald article looks at importance of female friendships to girls and women. It shows how friendships increase the reslience of girls and women, and support them through challenging times. Citing finding from LSAC research, AIFS’ Dr Tracy Evans-Whipp explains: ‘Girls’ connections with their friends are really important and a much bigger deal than for boys’.
Access the LSAC Annual Statistical Report Adolescents’ resilience.
Media contact
Kate O'Connor
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