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Social Support in Health Contexts
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Emotional Support
Reduces stress and depression, improves psychological well-being.
Appraisal Support
Aids in self-evaluation and coping through feedback and affirmation.
Informational Support
Helps individuals cope with health conditions by providing knowledge and advice.
Instrumental Support
Provides tangible assistance that can lead to better management of health conditions.
Social Networks
Larger social networks may provide a buffer against negative health outcomes through diversified support.
Assurance of Worth
Can improve self-esteem and motivation to engage in healthy behaviors.
Social Integration
Enhances a sense of belonging and can provide protection against mental health issues.
Matching Hypothesis
Health outcomes are improved when the type of support matches the specific need of the individual.
Perceived Support
Belief in the availability of support can have protective health effects, regardless of whether it is used.
Received Support
Actual received support can influence health directly and also affect perceptions of support availability.
Nurturant Support
Caring for others which can enhance the sense of purpose and improve psychological health.
Enacted Support
Observable support actions that can be related to better immediate and long-term health outcomes.
Community Support
Involvement in community can enhance health through collective resources and shared norms.
Cultural Support
The support derived from shared cultural norms and values can contribute to health through a shared sense of identity.
Accessible Support
Perception of support being readily available can reduce stress and health risk behaviors.
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