Study how social support affects stress, self-esteem and coping, using research findings to explain protective effects and draw conclusions from support-related data.
Describe what is meant by the term 'social support' as a factor affecting stress.
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AO1 (1 mark)
Credit up to two marks for an accurate description.
For example:
- When an individual receives comfort or assistance from others
such as friends and family (1) which has the potential to help
them cope with biological, psychological social stressors (1).
Look for other reasonable marking points.
(2)