 Social Support
"Social Support" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Support systems that provide assistance and encouragement to individuals with physical or emotional disabilities in order that they may better cope. Informal social support is usually provided by friends, relatives, or peers, while formal assistance is provided by churches, groups, etc.
| Descriptor ID |
D012944
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| MeSH Number(s) |
I01.880.656.600
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| Concept/Terms |
Social Networks- Social Networks
- Network, Social
- Networks, Social
- Social Network
Psychosocial Support Systems- Psychosocial Support Systems
- Psychosocial Support System
- Support System, Psychosocial
- Support Systems, Psychosocial
- System, Psychosocial Support
- Systems, Psychosocial Support
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Social Support" by people in UAMS Profiles by year, and whether "Social Support" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 8 | | 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 7 | | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 5 | | 2018 | 3 | 5 | 8 | | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 6 | | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2015 | 2 | 6 | 8 | | 2014 | 3 | 9 | 12 | | 2013 | 3 | 5 | 8 | | 2012 | 2 | 4 | 6 | | 2011 | 5 | 7 | 12 | | 2010 | 2 | 6 | 8 | | 2009 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | 2008 | 1 | 5 | 6 | | 2007 | 2 | 8 | 10 | | 2006 | 2 | 5 | 7 | | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 4 | | 2004 | 2 | 3 | 5 | | 2003 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | 2002 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | 2001 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 1991 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 1990 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Social Support" by people in Profiles over the past ten years.
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Logue E, Leri J, Shahidullah JD, Pinciotti CM, Rathouz PJ, Cisler JM, Newport DJ, Wagner KD, Nemeroff CB. Effects of trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder on perceived social support in youth: A longitudinal investigation. Psychiatry Res. 2024 Dec; 342:116271.
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Hernandez NJ, Pettigrove K, Mellahn K, Isaksen JK, Pierce JE, Rose ML. Carers in post-stroke aphasia: a scoping review of interventions and outcomes beyond communication partner training. Disabil Rehabil. 2025 May; 47(10):2491-2502.
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Heo S, Kang J, Barb? T, Kim J, Bertulfo TF, Troyan P, Streit L, Slocumb RH. Relationships of Multidimensional Factors to Diabetes Complications: A Cross-Sectional, Correlational Study. West J Nurs Res. 2024 09; 46(9):664-673.
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Heo S, Kang J, Barb? T, Kim J, Slocumb RH, Haley B, Wright N. Relationships of Psychosocial Factors to Diabetes Self-efficacy: A Cross-sectional, Correlational Study. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2025 Mar-Apr 01; 40(2):133-142.
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Cucciare MA, Han X, Yousef S, Timko C. Predictors of concerned others' mental health and quality of life over 12?months following adults' entry into treatment for an alcohol use disorder. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2024 Sep; 164:209434.
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Webb L, Urban K, Capps N. Hospital Based Violence Intervention Programs Using Peer Support Specialists: A Concise Review. J Trauma Nurs. 2024 May-Jun 01; 31(3):171-177.
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Li X, Wei T, Zhang Y, Ren H, Liu X. Health-promoting behaviours and psychological distress in breast cancer with endocrine therapy: Mediating roles of menopausal symptoms and social support. Post Reprod Health. 2024 Mar; 30(1):29-38.
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Greinacher A, Kuehl R, Mai EK, Goldschmidt H, Wiskemann J, Fleischer A, Rasche L, Dapunt U, Maatouk I. The impact of divergent forms of social support on health-related quality of life in patients with multiple myeloma and its precursor states. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2024 Jan 31; 150(2):55.
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Yemane L, Kas-Osoka O, Burns A, Blankenburg R, Prakash LK, Poitevien P, Schwartz A, Lucas CT, Marbin J. Upholding Our PROMISE: Underrepresented in Medicine Pediatric Residents' Perspectives on Interventions to Promote Belonging. Acad Med. 2023 12 01; 98(12):1434-1442.
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Sagong H, Tsai PF, Jang AR, Yoon JY. Impact of English Proficiency on Health Literacy in Older Korean Immigrants: Mediating Effects of Social Support and Acculturation. J Immigr Minor Health. 2024 Feb; 26(1):81-90.
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Wei T, Li X, Qiang W, Zhang Y, Ren H, Zhang Q, Jin X. Menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy and their relationships with health-promoting behaviors and social support. Menopause. 2023 03 01; 30(3):289-295.
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Bogulski CA, Willis DE, Williams CA, Ayers BL, Andersen JA, McElfish PA. Stressful life events and social support among pregnant Marshallese women. Matern Child Health J. 2022 Jun; 26(6):1194-1202.
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McKelvey LM, Lewis KN, Beavers J, Casey PH, Irby C, Goudie A. Home Visiting for NICU Graduates: Impacts of Following Baby Back Home. Pediatrics. 2021 07; 148(1).
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Matthews EE, Kinser PA, Warshawsky N, Loerzel V, Rice M. The perceived reality and environment of the mid-career nurse scientist. Nurs Outlook. 2021 May-Jun; 69(3):276-285.
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Heo S, Moser DK, Lennie TA, Fischer M, Kim J, Walsh MN, Thurston MM, Webster JH. Varied Factors were Associated with Different Types of Self-Care in Heart Failure. West J Nurs Res. 2021 04; 43(4):298-306.
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Roberts LT, Stein C, Tompsett CJ. Seeds of change: A qualitative case study of a neighborhood youth program. J Community Psychol. 2020 09; 48(7):2290-2308.
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Campbell SB, Erbes C, Grubbs K, Fortney J. Social Support Moderates the Association Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Duration and Treatment Outcomes in Telemedicine-Based Treatment Among Rural Veterans. J Trauma Stress. 2020 08; 33(4):391-400.
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Felix HC, Narcisse MR, Long CR, McElfish PA. Effects of a family diabetes self-management education intervention on the patients' supporters. Fam Syst Health. 2020 Jun; 38(2):121-129.
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Gelgoot EN, Kelly-Hedrick M, Miner SA, Robins S, Chan P, Ells C, Holzer H, Lo K, Mahutte N, Ouhilal S, Tulandi T, Zelkowitz P. Predictors of infertility-related concerns in a Canadian survey of men and women seeking fertility treatment. Patient Educ Couns. 2020 09; 103(9):1812-1820.
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Tolan P, Schoeny M, Gorman-Smith D, Henry D. Family Support and Connection Groups: Long-Term Benefits for Inner-City Children? Prev Sci. 2020 01; 21(1):109-119.
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Cassel KD, Hughes C, Higuchi P, Lee P, Fagan P, Lono J, Ho R, Wong N, Brady SK, Ahuna W. No Ke Ola Pono o Na Kane: A Culturally Grounded Approach to Promote Health Improvement in Native Hawaiian Men. Am J Mens Health. 2020 Jan-Feb; 14(1):1557988319893886.
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Crist JD, Liu J, Shea KD, Peterson RL, Martin-Plank L, Lacasse CL, May JT, Wyles CL, Williams DK, Slebodnik M, Heasley BJ, Phillips LR. "Tipping point" concept analysis in the family caregiving context. Nurs Forum. 2019 Oct; 54(4):582-592.
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Smeds MR, Janko MR, Allen S, Amankwah K, Arnell T, Ansari P, Balters M, Hess D, Ferguson E, Jackson P, Kimbrough MK, Knight D, Johnson M, Porter M, Shames BD, Schroll R, Shelton J, Sussman J, Yoo P. Burnout and its relationship with perceived stress, self-efficacy, depression, social support, and programmatic factors in general surgery residents. Am J Surg. 2020 06; 219(6):907-912.
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Sherman AC, Simonton-Atchley S, O'Brien CE, Campbell D, Reddy RM, Guinee B, Wagner LD, Anderson PJ. Longitudinal associations between gratitude and depression 1?year later among adult cystic fibrosis patients. J Behav Med. 2020 08; 43(4):596-604.
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Campbell SB, Fortney J, Simpson TL, Jakupcak M, Wagner A. Change in social support while participating in behavioral activation for PTSD. Psychol Trauma. 2019 Nov; 11(8):905-908.
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Paladino AJ, Anderson JN, Graff JC, Krukowski RA, Blue R, Jones TN, Buzaglo J, Kocak M, Vidal GA, Graetz I. A qualitative exploration of race-based differences in social support needs of diverse women with breast cancer on adjuvant therapy. Psychooncology. 2019 03; 28(3):570-576.
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Miner SA, Daumler D, Chan P, Gupta A, Lo K, Zelkowitz P. Masculinity, Mental Health, and Desire for Social Support Among Male Cancer and Infertility Patients. Am J Mens Health. 2019 Jan-Feb; 13(1):1557988318820396.
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Bryce CI, Bradley RH, Abry T, Swanson J, Thompson MS. Parents' and teachers' academic influences, behavioral engagement, and first- and fifth-grade achievement. Sch Psychol. 2019 Sep; 34(5):492-502.
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Odlum M, Davis N, Owens O, Preston M, Brewer R, Black D. Correlates and aetiological factors associated with hedonic well-being among an ageing population of US men and women: secondary data analysis of a national survey. BMJ Open. 2018 11 13; 8(11):e020962.
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Janko MR, Smeds MR. Burnout, depression, perceived stress, and self-efficacy in vascular surgery trainees. J Vasc Surg. 2019 Apr; 69(4):1233-1242.
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Heo S, Moser DK, Lennie TA, Fischer M, Kim J, Lee M, Walsh MN, Ounpraseuth S. Changes in Heart Failure Symptoms are Associated With Changes in Health-related Quality of Life Over 12 Months in Patients With Heart Failure. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2018 Sep/Oct; 33(5):460-466.
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Lehavot K, Goldberg SB, Chen JA, Katon JG, Glass JE, Fortney JC, Simpson TL, Schnurr PP. Do trauma type, stressful life events, and social support explain women veterans' high prevalence of PTSD? Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2018 Sep; 53(9):943-953.
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Heo S, McSweeney J, Ounpraseuth S, Shaw-Devine A, Fier A, Moser DK. Testing a Holistic Meditation Intervention to Address Psychosocial Distress in Patients With Heart Failure: A Pilot Study. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2018 Mar/Apr; 33(2):126-134.
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Edwards PK, Mears SC, Barnes CL. Preoperative Care of the TKA Patient. J Knee Surg. 2018 Aug; 31(7):618-624.
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Swindle TM, Jarrett D, McKelvey LM, Whiteside-Mansell L, Conners Edge NA, Kraleti S. Test of a Conceptual Model to Explain Television Exposure of Head Start Children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 07; 57(8):970-980.
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Felder TM, Estrada RD, Quinn JC, Phelps KW, Parker PD, Heiney SP. Expectations and reality: perceptions of support among African American breast cancer survivors. Ethn Health. 2019 10; 24(7):737-753.
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Swindle T, Rutledge JM, Dix B, Whiteside-Mansell L. Table Talk: development of an observational tool to assess verbal feeding communications in early care and education settings. Public Health Nutr. 2017 Nov; 20(16):2869-2877.
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Woodward EN, Walsh JL, Senn TE, Carey MP. Positive social interaction offsets impact of low socioeconomic status on stress. J Natl Med Assoc. 2018 Aug; 110(4):371-377.
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Jensen PS, Yuki K, Murray D, Mitchell JT, Weisner T, Hinshaw S, Molina B, Swanson J, Arnold LE, Hechtman L, Wells K. Turning Points in the Lives of Youth of With/Without ADHD: Are They Linked to Changes in Substance Use? J Atten Disord. 2018 07; 22(9_suppl):38S-48S.
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Ray JM, Kemp LL, Hubbard A, Cucciare MA. Developing a Peer Support Protocol for Improving Veterans' Engagement to Computer-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Behav Cogn Psychother. 2017 May; 45(3):253-265.
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Haynes TF, Cheney AM, Sullivan JG, Bryant K, Curran GM, Olson M, Cottoms N, Reaves C. Addressing Mental Health Needs: Perspectives of African Americans Living in the Rural South. Psychiatr Serv. 2017 Jun 01; 68(6):573-578.
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Anderson PJ, Bovard RS, Wang Z, Beebe TJ, Murad MH. A survey of social support for exercise and its relationship to health behaviours and health status among endurance Nordic skiers. BMJ Open. 2016 06 23; 6(6):e010259.
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Cheney AM, Booth BM, Borders TF, Curran GM. The Role of Social Capital in African Americans' Attempts to Reduce and Quit Cocaine Use. Subst Use Misuse. 2016 05 11; 51(6):777-87.
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Thompson T, Rodebaugh TL, P?rez M, Struthers J, Sefko JA, Lian M, Schootman M, Jeffe DB. Influence of neighborhood-level factors on social support in early-stage breast cancer patients and controls. Soc Sci Med. 2016 May; 156:55-63.
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Brouwer S, Amick BC, Lee H, Franche RL, Hogg-Johnson S. The Predictive Validity of the Return-to-Work Self-Efficacy Scale for Return-to-Work Outcomes in Claimants with Musculoskeletal Disorders. J Occup Rehabil. 2015 Dec; 25(4):725-32.
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Zuchowski JL, Hamilton AB, Pyne JM, Clark JA, Naik AD, Smith DL, Kanwal F. Qualitative analysis of patient-centered decision attributes associated with initiating hepatitis C treatment. BMC Gastroenterol. 2015 Oct 01; 15:124.
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Salsman JM, Fitchett G, Merluzzi TV, Sherman AC, Park CL. Religion, spirituality, and health outcomes in cancer: A case for a meta-analytic investigation. Cancer. 2015 Nov 01; 121(21):3754-9.
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Sherman AC, Merluzzi TV, Pustejovsky JE, Park CL, George L, Fitchett G, Jim HS, Munoz AR, Danhauer SC, Snyder MA, Salsman JM. A meta-analytic review of religious or spiritual involvement and social health among cancer patients. Cancer. 2015 Nov 01; 121(21):3779-88.
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