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Insights from a nursing research program on social support

M J Stewart1, M L Ellerton, G Hart

  • 1Dalhousie University School of Nursing, Halifax.

The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research = Revue Canadienne De Recherche En Sciences Infirmieres
|March 20, 1998
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This nursing research program explored social support, its links to stress, coping, and health outcomes. Findings offer new insights into social support

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Health Psychology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Social support is a critical factor influencing health and well-being.
  • Understanding the multifaceted nature of social support is essential for effective health interventions.
  • Existing research indicates a relationship between social support, stress, coping mechanisms, and health behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the conceptual and practical implications of a nursing research program focused on social support.
  • To explicate the diverse dimensions of social support and its relationship with stress, coping, and health.
  • To examine the impact of social support on health behaviors and the utilization of health services.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive conceptual framework was developed to underpin the research program.

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  • Eight assessment studies were conducted to measure various dimensions of social support.
  • Four intervention studies were implemented to evaluate the impact of social support interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • The research program generated novel insights into the construct of social support.
    • Findings reinforced previously reported associations between social support and health-related outcomes.
    • The study elucidated the complex interplay between social support, stress, coping, health behaviors, and service use.

    Conclusions:

    • The nursing research program significantly advanced the understanding of social support in healthcare.
    • The findings have practical implications for designing and implementing effective social support interventions.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the nuanced roles of social support in diverse health contexts.