THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIAL SUPPORT: THEIR IMPACT UPON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND THE EXPERIENCE OF STRESS IN BLACK AMERICANS.
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Title
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THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIAL SUPPORT: THEIR IMPACT UPON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND THE EXPERIENCE OF STRESS IN BLACK AMERICANS.
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Identifier
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AAI8713750
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identifier
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8713750
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Creator
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CLARK, BRENDA ADRIENNE.
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Contributor
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Anderson J. Franklin
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Date
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1987
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Clinical
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Abstract
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Social support is a multidimensional concept which describes the process by which goods, information, and services are conveyed from one person to another. Its impact upon psychological well-being and stress has been hypothesized but little empirical data exists which demonstrates its areas of particular influence and efficacy. This study analyzed data from the National Survey of Black Americans (University of Michigan, 1979) where a cross sectional sample of black adults was interviewed on a range of topics pertinent to their life functioning. This study examined the responses of the 2,107 subjects who reported the occurrence of everyday life stressors and gathered data as to the composition, use, and effectiveness of their social support systems. These data were then contrasted with the self-reported degree of stress and psychological well-being.;The results indicated that while women used family, church, and friendship supports more often than men, they were less satisfied with the help received. Church support did vary with age in the males surveyed. A positive relationship between psychological well-being and age was found (p < .05), but a strong negative correlation between psychological well-being and stress was shown (p < .01).;Implications for service delivery to young families and women are discussed as the analysis of these groups' patterns of social system use indicates the need for more effectual social support.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Psychology
