Oct 8, 2019 · Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life’s difficulties, while loneliness has been associated with a wide variety of health problems including high …

Apr 1, 2025 · Social support is sorely lacking for many U.S. teens. Only 58.5% of U.S. teens always or usually receive the social and emotional support they need, according to a report by …

Social support is critical for psychological and physical well-being, reflecting the centrality of belong-ingness in our lives. Human interactions often provide people with considerable social …

Extensive research has illuminated how perceived social support bolsters functioning and buffers individuals from negative life outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined …

The surgeon general’s framework emphasizes that organizations that create opportunities for social connection and community can help improve mental health and well-being. This …

Nov 1, 2019 · When stress becomes unmanageable, try evidence-based tools to tackle it in healthy ways, including social support, good nutrition, relaxation techniques, meditation, and …

Jun 1, 2023 · American culture prioritizes romance, but psychological science is exploring the human need for platonic relationship sand the specific ways in which they bolster well-being.

Jul 13, 2023 · Many people find social support, belonging, and community in the workplace. Workers who feel comfortable expressing themselves or raising difficult issues without fear of …

Oct 1, 2025 · As digital technology evolves, psychologists work to understand how it shapes youth’s social bonds and connections.

Perceived Support Scale Construct: Social support Description of Measure: Social support--or perceptions of help received from others--is widely studied as a psychological resource used …