Social Support in Couples
：Marriage as a Resource in Times of Stress
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Publication subTitle ：Marriage as a Resource in Times of Stress
Publication series ：1
Author： Cutrona Carolyn E.
Publisher： Sage Publications Ltd
Publication year： 1996
E-ISBN: 9781452248202
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780803948846
Subject： C912.6 Social psychology and social behavior
Keyword： 社会学,心理学派别及其研究
Language： ENG
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Description
Social support is vital in long-term relationships of couples. This volume provides a rich understanding of this support system.
Following an overview of definitions and conceptualizations of social support, Cutrona explores everyday acts that communicate caring and concern in dyads, discussing such issues as: gender-related differences; the interplay between supportive and destructive interactions; and high stress levels experienced during chronic illness. She also suggests specific techniques for therapists to use when assisting couples who want to increase the quality and frequency of mutual support.
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