Children's (N = 58) perceptions of emotional support from mother and best friend were assessed at age 8. Perceptions of support from mother were predicted by attachment security at age 4, suggesting continuity in the children's internal working model of self in relation to mother. Preschool attachment security predicted age 8 perceptions of maternal support better than the mother's actual behav...

This study tested three hypotheses derived from the application of socioemotional selectivity theory and exchange theory to the exchange of emotional support with age and its relationship with positive and negative affect by age. Data are from the Midlife in the United States study of 3,032 U.S. adults between the ages of 25 and 74. The social contact hypothesis predicts that hours of emotional...

OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study examined the hypothesis that the capacity for emotional expression is a critical moderator of the emotional support-health relationship. METHODS In a sample of 61 HIV-seropositive women without AIDS, coping interviews were conducted to assess HIV-specific emotional support and emotional expression and inhibition (percentage of positive/negative emotion wor...

this article provides an overview of the psychological and social implications of infertility. after describing the evolution of current theoretical understanding in this area, it outlines typical emotional and gender-specific reactions as well as the impact of infertility on the concept of identity and loss. key questions are presented that medical professionals can use in order to facilitate ...

Breast cancer treatment may have implications for women’s quality of life and social support, which refers to mechanisms through which interpersonal relationships protect people from the detrimental effects of stress. This study’s objective was to analyze evidence available in the literature concerning social support provided to women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. The Latin Americ...

OBJECTIVES This panel study examined the trajectories of depression and social support during the first year postpartum among marriage-based immigrant mothers in Taiwan, and the effect of social support on depression. METHODS This panel study recruited South-Asia immigrant mothers (mean age: 27years) to complete structured questionnaire at 1month, 6month, and 1year postpartum. A total of 203 ...

BACKGROUND Life-threatening illnesses in young people are traumatic for patients and their families. Support services can help patients and families deal with various non-medical impacts of diagnosis, disease and treatment. The aim of this study was to determine which types of support are most valued by adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer or blood disorders and their families. METH...

PURPOSE Little is known about how patient education and emotional support is provided at abortion facilities. This pilot study documents 27 facilities' practices in this aspect of abortion care. METHODS We conducted confidential telephone interviews with staff from 27 abortion facilities about their practices. MAIN FINDINGS The majority of facilities reported they rely primarily on trained ...