Considerable evidence now exists that people can draw on social groups in order to
maintain and enhance health and well‐being. We review this evidence and suggest that …

Despite recent declines in mortality, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death
in the United States today. It appears that many of the major risk factors for coronary disease …

Welcome to Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (Seventh Edition). This
textbook provides an in-depth introduction to the growing field of health psychology. It is …

The author discusses 3 variables that assess different aspects of social relationships—social
support, social integration, and negative interaction. The author argues that all 3 are …

Social support has been reliably related to physical health outcomes. However, the
conceptual basis of such links needs greater development. In this article, I argue for a life …

This book will change the way we understand the future of our planet. It is both alarming and
hopeful. James Gustave Speth, renowned as a visionary environmentalist leader, warns that …

Over the last 40 years, major changes have taken place in the workplace. The growth in the
use of information technology at work, the globalization of many industries, organizational …

This chapter considers the measurement of supportive functions that are perceived to be
available if needed (perceived support) or functions that are reported to be recently provided …

This chapter considers social networks and social support as predictive factors for health
status. We cover the relation of social variables to morbidity, mortality, and recovery from …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting
for 43 percent of all deaths (7). Essential hypertension affects as many as 50 million …