PSYC 3170 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Social Network, Blood Pressure, Cortisol
20 Sep 2017
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Stress, biopsychosocial factors and illness: psychosocial modifiers of stress, social support. Refers to comfort, caring, esteem, or help available to a person from other people or groups. People with social support believe that are loved, valued, and part of a social network. Received support: actions actually performed by others. Perceived support: one"s sense or perception that comfort, caring, and help are available if needed. Emotional or esteem support: coveys empathy, caring, concern, positive regard, and encouragement toward the person. Tangible or instrumental support: direct assistance as when people give or lend the person money or help out with chores in times of stress. Informational support: giving advice, directions, suggestions, or feedback about how the person is doing. Companionship support: the availability of others to spend time with the person, thereby giving a feeling of membership in a group of people who share interests and social activities. Who gets social support: based on recipients, providers, and social network.
