Social support and health: a review

Callaghan, Patrick; Morrissey, Jean

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18020203.x

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Social support and health: a review

Callaghan, Patrick, Morrissey, Jean·1993·Journal of Advanced Nursing

DOI 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18020203.x

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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.

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Non-systematic reviews have identified similar findings with respect to increased risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease and outcomes, and mental health, with less evidence for other physical health conditions and behaviours.
“Non-systematic reviews have identified similar findings with respect to increased risk of mortality 59-64 , cardiovascular disease and outcomes 62, 65-72 , mental health 61, 62, 64, 73-90 , with less evidence for other physical health conditions and behaviours 72, 76, 80, 91-93 .”
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Authors: Callaghan, P., & Morrissey, J.
Affiliations: University of East London (GB)
ORCID: Callaghan, Patrick
Morrissey, Jean
Venue: Journal of Advanced Nursing
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1993-02
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Pages: 203-210
ISSN: 0309-2402 (ISSN-L)
1365-2648
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18020203.x
OpenAlex: W2146579685
Cited by: 293
References: 44
Citations by year: 2026: 6 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 17 · 2023: 17 · 2022: 18 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 9 · 2018: 10 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 20 · 2014: 20 · 2013: 10 · 2012: 7
FWCI: 4.23
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 5626 d)
Locations: Journal of Advanced Nursing (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Health › Health disparities and outcomes
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Health and Well-being Studies
Keywords: social support, health, buffering hypothesis, attachment theory, stress and health
MeSH terms: Health, Humans, Models, Psychological, Morbidity, Social Support

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