Unpacking Friendship in Team Dynamics: A Systematic Review of Friendship From HRD Perspectives

Suhyung Lee, Hyerim Cho, Jaekyo Seo, Business Communication and Legal Studies, Nelson Rusche College of Business, Stephen F Austin State University, Department of Organizational Leadership, and Development, Collge of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Rydell School of Business, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Human Resource Development Review

Published online on September 17, 2025

Abstract

Human Resource Development Review, Volume 25, Issue 2, Page 141-182, June 2026.
This study aims to review and synthesize the literature on friendship in a team or group to understand the mixed results. To meet the research purpose, a systematic literature review was used as a primary methodology. Based on the eligibility criteria, 36 ...