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Social Distribution of Social Support: The Mediating Role of Life Events

Mickelson, Kristin D., Kubzansky, Laura D.·2003·American Journal of Community Psychology
DOI 10.1023/b:ajcp.0000004747.99099.7e
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Abstract

Although the relation of socioeconomic status (SES) to social support has been discussed for some time, researchers have rarely systematically examined the social patterning of this resource. In addition, potential explanatory mechanisms have not been investigated. This study examined both the social distribution of social support and the role of life events in the association between SES and social support in a nationally representative probability sample of adults from the National Cormorbidity Survey. Higher education and income were related to more emotional support and fewer negative interactions. Individuals with higher incomes were also less likely to report acute and chronic life events. Finally, acute (but not chronic) life events mediated the relation between SES and social support (both emotional support and negative interactions). These results suggest the inability of lower SES individuals to mobilize social support in times of need may be explained by their more frequent experience of acute life events.

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Authors
Mickelson, K. D., & Kubzansky, L. D.
Affiliations
  • Kent State University (US)
  • Harvard University (US)
Corresponding author
Mickelson, Kristin D.
ORCID
Venue
American Journal of Community Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2003-12
Volume
32
Issue
3-4
Pages
265-281
ISSN
  • 0091-0562 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2770
DOI
10.1023/b:ajcp.0000004747.99099.7e
OpenAlex
W1985846875
Cited by
179
References
70
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.15
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
  • American Journal of Community Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (1r03mh059767-01)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (R03-MH59767)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Health disparities and outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Social Capital and Networks
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
Keywords
social support, socioeconomic status, life events, mediation, emotional support, negative social interactions, income
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Family, Female, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Life Change Events, Male, Middle Aged, Psychometrics, Rural Population, Sampling Studies, Social Class, Social Support, Socioeconomic Factors, United States, Urban Population, Linear Models

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