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Concept

social support

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50.7K

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About

Social support is a multifaceted construct studied across social sciences, psychology, and health disciplines. It investigates the nature, provision, and impact of resources exchanged through interpersonal relationships, characterized by categories such as emotional, informational, tangible, and appraisal support, originating from diverse sources including family, peers, and formal networks. The concept's significance is rooted in its documented influence as a stress moderator, a determinant of physical and mental health outcomes, and a crucial factor in resilience and adaptive functioning.

Top Authors

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NK

University of Michigan

IG

University of Washington

SE

Kent State University

BR

University of Washington

CE

Iowa State University

Top Institutions

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States

University of Washington

Seattle, United States

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, United States

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States