In rediscovering clinical sociology, the therapeutic aspects of some former investi gations offriendship become evident. Moreover, sociologists and other scholars have long noted that the relationship of friendship contributes to mental health. Con sequently, they have developed various interventions to promote friendship, from describing and quantifying it to designing programs to help the friendless. This article introduces the background upon which I designed groups to promote the development of friendship.
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