Little attention has been paid in previous literature to understanding the factors that drive
online social support from a perspective of social psychology. This study validates a …

Research has shown that a variety of physical and psychological disorders occur more
frequently among individuals lacking social support. Accordingly, research on social support …

Perceived social support has consistently been associated with better psychological well-
being, but the pathway (s) through which social support increases positive psychological …

Objective Social support to stroke survivors has been recognized as an important
determinant of their health-related quality of life (HRQoL), but this relationship is not clarified …

Social support can have a range of positive outcomes for both employees and
organizations. Social support can lead to higher quality relationships, positive affective …

The use of social media is increasing in the treatment and management of health. Patients
with chronic diseases are especially interested in using these technologies to look for …

People's perceptions of the social support they have available can have an important impact
on their social adjustment and their ability to cope with stress. Moreover, this influence …

Giving social support to others has emerged as an additional route by which social ties
influence health. Thus, giving support to others not only influences the health of the …

The benefits of using social network sites (SNS) have spurred heated debate in academia
and popular culture alike. This study sought to address the debate by formulating a new …