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  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Social support, encompassing aid, affirmation, and affection, is crucial for health.
  • Perceived social support reflects an individual's subjective assessment of available support.
  • The neural underpinnings of perceived social support remain largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the neural correlates of individual differences in perceived social support.
  • To identify specific brain structures associated with varying levels of perceived social support.

Main Methods:

  • Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) was utilized to analyze brain structure.
  • A cohort of 347 healthy volunteers (144 men, 203 women) participated.
  • Participants completed the Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS).

Main Results:

  • Perceived social support scores positively correlated with gray matter volume.
  • Key brain regions identified include the posterior cingulate cortex, bilateral lingual cortex, left occipital lobe, and cuneus.
  • Higher perceived social support was linked to increased gray matter volume in these areas.

Conclusions:

  • The study identifies specific brain regions associated with perceived social support.
  • These findings suggest a neurobiological basis for self-referential processes and social cognition in highly-supported individuals.
  • This research provides a foundation for exploring the relationship between perceived social support and health outcomes.