Social Support Health Benefits | OutcomeReference

Selfcare cause

Social support is the perception and actuality that one is cared for, has assistance available from other people, and that one is part of a supportive social network.

Protective A Factor

Measured in days

Decreased risk of Depression Brain system	1 study Does Mode of Contact with Different Types of Social Relationships P... Study in 2015 -100% with High evidence in 2 years 11,065 subjects
Decreased risk of Stress Brain system	1 study Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Mental Stress–Induced My... Study in 2014 -124% with Moderate evidence 310 subjects
Decreased risk of Stroke Brain system	1 study Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for coronary heart ... Study in 2016 -32% with High evidence in 10 years 35,925 subjects
Decreased risk of Coronary Heart Diseas... Cardiovascular system	1 study Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for coronary heart ... Study in 2016 -29% with High evidence in 10 years 35,925 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Obesity Musculoskeletal system	1 study Parents’ Perceptions of Their Children as Overweight and Children’s... Study in 2017 -22% with High evidence in 8 years 8,709 subjects

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Being present Selfcare

focusing attention on the present moment, deliberately directing attention to the present pleasant experience.

Protective B Factor

Capitalization Selfcare

Sharing good news, is referred to as capitalization. Capitalization is a particularly important support process in close relationships.

Protective B Factor

Death of close Relative Selfcare

Death of spouse, close friend or relative

Risk DDD Factor

Family Caregiving Selfcare

Family caregivers (also known as “carers”) are “relatives, friends, or neighbors who provide assistance related to a child or an elderly with ...

Protective Factor

Friendships Selfcare

Friendship is here defined having deep trust and meaning, having a bond of mutual affection (exclusive of sexual or family relations), and hav...

1 health benefit found in 9 studies

Protective A Factor

Homelessness Selfcare

Homelessness is the condition of people without a permanent dwelling, such as a house or apartment. People who are homeless are most often una...

Marriage Selfcare

Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a socially or ritually recognized union between spouses that establishes rights and obligations...

5 health benefits found in 3 studies

Protective Factor

Suppresion Selfcare

Repressing or hiding positive emotions due to shyness, sense of modesty, or fear, for example

Protective B Factor