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Social support from a friend, perceived support, and social problem solving.

B Lakey1, K Heller

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Wilmington 28403-3297.

American Journal of Community Psychology
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Social support enhances social problem-solving and reduces stress, but only when specific supportive behaviors are present. Perceived support correlates with lower stress, independent of actual companion actions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Social support is crucial for well-being.
  • Its impact on social problem-solving and stress requires further elucidation.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of social support is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how social support affects social problem-solving effectiveness.
  • To examine the relationship between social support and perceived stress.
  • To explore the specific supportive behaviors that influence outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental and correlational research design.
  • College students completed a social problem-solving task.
  • Supportive interactions with friends were recorded and analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • Social problem-solving effectiveness improved only with specific supportive behaviors from companions.
  • Higher perceived support was linked to lower perceived stress.
  • Perceived support did not correlate with observed supportive behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • The effectiveness of social support is contingent on the quality of supportive behaviors, not just presence.
  • Perceived support acts as a buffer against stress.
  • Further research is needed to understand the nuanced mechanisms of social support.