Pers Soc Psychol Rev May 2015 PMID 25125368

A new look at social support: a theoretical perspective on thriving through relationships.

Brooke C Feeney, Nancy L Collins

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The overall tone shows acknowledgment of the article's importance, with comments like referencing attachment theory's role in social support and noting its recognition in popular research, exemplified by phrases such as 'touches on it' and 'most read article.' The use of casual terms like 'check out' and mentions of social support's role in personal growth reflect moderate interest and engagement, emphasizing the article's relevance but not an urgent call to action.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of social support and relate it to existing theories like attachment theory, showing general agreement.

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Posts express moderate interest, referencing the article's relevance and its connection to empirical work, suggesting curiosity but not intense engagement.

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Participants share brief insights and personal annotations, indicating a moderate level of engagement without deep dives into methodology or implications.

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The discussions highlight that the article reinforces important concepts in social support, hinting at a meaningful contribution to understanding wellbeing, though no profound shifts are evident.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explores how close, caring relationships contribute to health and wellbeing across a person’s life and introduces a model to understand the specific ways these relationships help individuals thrive.
  • It suggests that relationships support thriving in two main life contexts: handling adversity successfully and actively pursuing growth or opportunities, through two key support functions, and discusses mediators that influence long-term benefits.
  • The authors emphasize the importance of reconsidering social support as an ongoing interpersonal process that promotes thriving, encouraging researchers to focus on these mechanisms to better understand the role of relationships in wellbeing.]

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology
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#throwbackthursday Check out #PSPR's most read article! "A New Look at Social Support: A Theoretical Perspective on Thriving Through Relationships" - Brooke C. Feeney, Nancy L. Collins, 2015 https://t.co/m3X5mPYTZu https://t.co/eCUkQvk2Xk

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Michelle vanDellen
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@AllisonKFarrell I don't know anything on the low SC and recognizing support provision but this theory paper touches on it: https://t.co/1PFhErxEzl and so does this empirical work by Courtney Gosnell: https://t.co/SOYRBHIfwM

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Social support, as detailed in Attachment Theory, provides a safe harbor for people. In other words, social support strengthens people who endure stressful situations while opening them up to personal development in non-stressful times. Source: https://t.co/fHZoKXk803

Oct 14, 2020 · 1 like · 296 followers View post →
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RT @SPSPnews: #throwbackthursday Check out #PSPR's most read article! "A New Look at Social Support: A Theoretical Perspective on Thrivin…

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Michelle vanDellen
@ScienceofGoals · X

@AllisonKFarrell I don't know anything on the low SC and recognizing support provision but this theory paper touches on it: https://t.co/1PFhErxEzl and so does this empirical work by Courtney Gosnell: https://t.co/SOYRBHIfwM

Sep 26, 2021 · 1 like · 438 followers View post →
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Source: https://t.co/ttLKAo0yPv

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Close Relationships
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Source: https://t.co/0UB8ZsjuUe

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Miyanaka_Daisuke
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RT @SPSPnews: #throwbackthursday Check out #PSPR's most read article! "A New Look at Social Support: A Theoretical Perspective on Thrivin…

Apr 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,399 followers View post →
Society for Personality and Social Psychology
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#throwbackthursday Check out #PSPR's most read article! "A New Look at Social Support: A Theoretical Perspective on Thriving Through Relationships" - Brooke C. Feeney, Nancy L. Collins, 2015 https://t.co/m3X5mPYTZu https://t.co/eCUkQvk2Xk

Apr 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 24,758 followers View post →
Close Relationships
@close_rships · X

Social support, as detailed in Attachment Theory, provides a safe harbor for people. In other words, social support strengthens people who endure stressful situations while opening them up to personal development in non-stressful times. Source: https://t.co/fHZoKXk803

Oct 14, 2020 · 1 like · 296 followers View post →
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