Abstract
This paper addresses the importance of social support to health, drawing upon relevant literature from medical, psychological and social research. Conceptual and methodological problems are addressed and two major theories ('buffer’ and ‘attachment') are evaluated for their relevance in explaining the nature, purpose and function of social support. Finally, possible directions for future research in this field are outlined.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 203-210 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Advanced Nursing |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |