Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Friendship in Italy - Statistics & Facts
Friendship plays a central role in the lives of many people. Humans usually live in stable, bonded social groups, linked either by blood or affection. Friendships can vary considerably from person to person as well as across cultures. Generally, friendships have reciprocal love and support in common, however, how people experience friendship varies by age. In Italy, young people seem to be more satisfied with their friends and also have more bonds compared to older generations. For instance, satisfaction with friends is the highest among teenagers and lowest among elderly. Similarly, among the people who stated they do not have friends at all, elderly people held the largest percentages.
