Costa Rican children's perceptions of their social networks.

Cultural differences in Costa Rican and U.S. children's perceptions of their relationships with social network members were examined. Fourth- and 6th-grade children (N=358) in both countries were given Furman and Buhrmester's (1985) Network of Relationships Inventory (NRI), which assessed 6 qualities of relationships (intimacy, conflict, companionship, affection, satisfaction, and instrumental aid) with 6 persons (mother, father, favorite sibling, favorite grandparent, same-sex best friend, and teacher)