Social support is broad term encompassing a variety of constructs, including support
perceptions (perceived support) and receipt of supportive behaviors (received support). Of …

The term social support is used to refer to the salutatory content of human relationships. This
chapter reviews various conceptualizations of social support and surveys the evidence for its …

Female gaming is a relatively under-researched area, and female gamers often report
experiencing harassment whilst playing online. The present study explored female …

This meta-analytic review examines the role of optimism, social support, and coping
strategies in contributing to posttraumatic growth. Results from 103 studies showed that all …

Supervisor support is often argued to be a meaningful predictor of employee engagement;
however, existing research has yet to fully support this hypothesis. Drawing from the …

In this compelling look at the psychology of hope, CR Snyder provides insights into the
personality of the highly hopeful individual. Drawing on inspiring clinical cases, as well as …

The second edition of the Handbook of Motivation at School presents an integrated
compilation of theory and research in the field. With chapters by leading experts, this book …

The beginning of university life can be a stressful event for students. The close social
relationships that they can experience can have positive effects on their well-being. The …

The intent of this chapter is to provide researchers with the background to make informed
decisions when selecting measures of social support. Our premise is that these decisions …

Sense of belonging has recently been described and defined as one specific interpersonal
process that influences health. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships …