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Now think about your best friend, the friend you feel closest to (but not your partner). Is this best friend ...
Who the respondent's best friend is · Asked in 1 wave, 2002 · 1,149 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | A male relative | A female relative | A man who is not a relative | A woman who is not a relative | I dont have a close friend | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 15% | 16% | 30% | 34% | 5% | 1149 | ±3 | |
| Lower income | 16% | 17% | 24% | 36% | 7% | 407 |
General Social Survey 2002 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2002 | 2002-02-06 to 2002-06-26 | face to face | 2,765 | 1,149 |
| ±6 |
| Middle income | 17% | 16% | 33% | 31% | 4% | 334 | ±6 |
| Upper income | 13% | 13% | 35% | 35% | 3% | 312 | ±6 |