Glossary A
Glossary A
In the psychology context, an acquaintance refers to a person known to someone, but usually not a close friend. The relationship is characterized by limited personal knowledge of each other and typically involves interactions that are superficial or based on specific roles or contexts, such as a coworker with whom one does not interact outside of work or a neighbor one speaks to occasionally. Acquaintances can play various roles in an individual's social network, offering different degrees of social support, information, and connectivity to broader social circles.