A developmental basis for social support
- 1 June 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Behavioral Medicine
- Vol. 10 (3) , 213-229
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00846536
Abstract
Developmental theory is proposed as a basis for understanding how social support is learned. The effect of life events on learning about social support is described. Six themes common to the developmental process which help to shape individual perceptions about social support are outlined.Keywords
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