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Troll, Lillian E. – 1985
The first point made in this presentation concerns the character of basic human needs, in relation to social groups and intimate relationships. Marjorie Fiske's report (1968) of the importance of confidants to the well-being of older persons has been replicated abundantly, but intimacy and confidants are not all people need. Older persons may also…
Descriptors: Emotional Experience, Family Life, Family Relationship, Fathers
