The Communication of Social Support
Author | : Brant Raney Burleson |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 1994-04-14 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105009654018 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Communication of Social Support written by Brant Raney Burleson and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1994-04-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This survey of the nature, problems and outcomes of supportive interactions covers a wide range of contexts and relationships. Exploring social support between friends, spouses, family members and co-workers, both qualitative and quantitative studies in natural and laboratory settings are discussed. The contributors examine: methods and models for assessing specific messages through which people attempt to provide support; approaches for examining the form and content of specific social support interactions; and how features of social relationships convey and contextualize support.