The present study focuses on the discriminant validity of 4 types of social support and the
utility of distinguishing support provision from different referents. Hypotheses about the …

Perceived global social support and support from specific relationships are not synonymous,
yet existing measures typically assess only one or the other. However, it might be possible to …

There is an assumption, largely unexamined, that spouses' assessments of marital
satisfaction often involve considerations of social support from their partners (Fincham & …

The current study examines associations among support recipients' personality traits, social
support behavior in marital interactions, and perceptions of partner social support provided …

Considerable research suggests social support is one of the most important provisions of the
marital relationship and an important determinant of marital satisfaction. To date, however …

The current study examines the role of perceived adequacy of social support provided by
spouses for both marital and individual functioning. Married individuals from a college …

This study examined the effects of social support, within and outside marriage, on the
individual and marital adjustment of eighty-seven married couples. Stress, functional and …

In relationships with others, negative behaviors (criticism, sarcasm, belittling the other)
appear to have more impact on morale and satisfaction with the relationship than do positive …

Research on social support and health has focused on the role of interpersonal
relationships as a protective factor in resistance to illness (Antonovsky, 1979; Cohen & …

This study examined the reciprocal relationships between perceived mastery, stress, and
three functional areas of social support: tangible support, informational support, and …