| Literature DB >> 6748066 |
Abstract
Definitions and concepts of social support are reviewed in an attempt to develop a theoretical structure for future research. Fourteen techniques for measuring social support are assessed to ascertain the degree to which they reflect common theoretical elements. A paradigm that should help to focus research efforts on the construction of a systematic knowledge base about social support is proposed.Mesh:
Year: 1984 PMID: 6748066 DOI: 10.1007/BF00845384
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Behav Med ISSN: 0160-7715