It is well established that a lack of social support constitutes a major risk factor for morbidity
and mortality, comparable to risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure …

Knowledge about how social support operates under specific circumstances lags behind the
amount of research on the relationship between social support and well-being. Therefore …

The relationship between one's psycho-emotional and physiological health has long been of
interest to social scientists. While many factors have been examined for their impact on …

Social support theory typically explains perceived support's link to mental health as
reflecting the role of specific supportive actions (ie, enacted support). Yet enacted support …

Social support has been found to be health promoting, health restoring, and associated with
a decrease in mortality risk. It appears to protect individuals from the negative effects of …

O suporte social é apontado por estudiosos de diversas áreas do conhecimento como um
fator capaz de proteger e promover a saúde. Este estudo teve como objetivo construir e …