Among boys who lack same-sex friends, friendships with girls are associated with

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Research suggests that boys without same-sex friends who develop friendships with girls experience increased feelings of competence and higher self-esteem. This may be due to the fact that girls tend to have more mature and emotionally expressive communication styles, which can help boys develop social skills and self-awareness. This finding does not support options A, B or D as those are not the associations typically found.

Among Boys Who Lack Same-Sex Friends, Friendships with Girls Are