In a cross-sectional study by Blyth (1982), participant responses suggest that neighborhood and community characteristics influence the likelihood of relationships with 'other' adults. This investigation showed that the non-familial adults nominated as "significant" in the adolescent's life were most often residents in his or her same neighborhood or metropolitan area. Furthermore, the average non-family adult nominated was seen more often and in more different contexts, such as school, activities, and especially in their or the youth's residence. It is possible that geographic accessibility predicts the non-family candidates with whom the youth may establish relationships.