Risk-taking attitudes were investigated from the standpoint of differential primary group associations (family, friends, and mixed relations). The inquiry was designed to test implications emerging from the risky-shift paradigm in a social setting where potential choices regarding health and safety could be taken by the subject. Significant differences were observed between family and friendship patterns of association. Since age and sex previously were significant, these variables were included as possible intervening factors in the design. Age proved significant and changed risk factors associated with family and friendship, while sexual differences were not significant.
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