Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 10, 2026

The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test
Published on: November 19, 2015
Relationships among functional social support, HIV-related stigma, social problem solving, and depressive symptoms in
Worawan Prachakul1, Joan S Grant, Norman L Keltner
1faculty of nursing at Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Abstract:
This cross-sectional exploratory study examined relationships among functional social support, HIV-related stigma, social problem solving, and depressive symptoms in a convenience sample of 30 men and nonpregnant women who sought care at two HIV outpatient clinics in the southeastern United States. Participants completed a set of self-report questionnaires at these clinics during scheduled regular visits. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Consistent with other HIV studies, participants in this sample were at high risk for depression. Depressive symptoms were associated with more perceived HIV-related stigma, less social support provided by others, and dysfunctional social problem solving. These results are preliminary but important in identifying potential components for effective interventions to reduce the risk of depressive symptoms in persons with HIV.
Related Concept Videos
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques V
Social Relationships and Well-Being
Stress and Mental Health
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Importance of Need for Affiliation
Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia
Relationship Formation
