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How can I make notes with bullet points in this paragraph? Long-term outcomes are better, too. In one study, researchers found that 5th graders who had a reciprocated best friendship were better adjusted when they reached adulthood (Bagwell et al., 1998). Compared with young adults who had been friendless in fifth grade, they were less depressed, were less likely to be involved in delinquent activities, and had better relationships with both their families and their peers. But not all friendships are supportive and beneficial. Some pose risks rather than offering protection (Furman & Rose, 2015). Withdrawn children's friends are likely to be withdrawn and victimized themselves (Rubin, Wojslawowicz, et al., 2006; Rubin et al., 2009), and these friendships provide less fun, help, and guidance than other friendships (Rubin et al., 2015). Similarly, rejected children's friendships are likely to be with other rejected children and to be characterized by conflict rather than intimacy (Poulin et al., 1999); these children often encourage each other's deviant behaviors, such as cheating, fighting, and using drugs (Bagwell, 2004; Dishion & Dodge, 2006). It is important to consider the nature and quality of the relationship when weighing the value of friendship. When children have poor-quality friendships, they are more depressed (La Greca & Harrison, 2005) and more likely to be victimized, especially if they have been rejected by their larger peer group (Malcolm et al., 2006). Need Assignment Help?