Utilization of Social Support Analyzing Literature
Abstract
Social support profile is associated with increased psychological well-being and in response to important life events. Social support aids in lowering problems related to one's mental health. Elderly individuals who had relationships where their self-esteem was elevated were less likely to have a decline in their health. social support helps people reduce psychological distress such as anxiety or depression. Social support functions as a problem-solving and emotion-focused coping strategy.
Several studies have been conducted based on social support. This paper addresses a description of social support, and a discussion of eleven studies that used social support.
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