Social and emotional support and its implication for health

Reblin, Maija; Uchino, Bert N.

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“…Moreover, while some aspects of these patterns are uniquely human, the fundamental link between social connectedness and fitness has a very deep phylogeny, as there is evidence that, among both male and female nonhuman primates, social bonds translate into enhanced survival and reproductive success (Kuhle & Ratdke, 2013;Silk, Alberts, & Altmann, 2003;Silk et al, 2010). Consistent with the above patterns, in the clinical context, social connectedness has been shown to importantly influence both overall human health and prognosis after physical trauma (see Reblin & Uchino, 2008;Seeman, 1996).…”

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Testing the Affiliation Hypothesis of Homoerotic Motivation in Humans: The Effects of Progesterone and Priming

2014

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The frequency of homoerotic behavior among individuals who do not identify as having an exclusively homosexual sexual orientation suggests that such behavior potentially has adaptive value. Here we define homoerotic behavior as intimate erotic contact between members of the same sex and affiliation as the motivation to make and maintain social bonds. Among both male and female nonhuman primates affiliation is one of the main drivers of homoerotic behavior.Correspondingly, in humans, both across cultures and across historical periods, homoerotic behavior appears to play a role in promoting social bonds. However, to date, the affiliation explanation of human homoerotic behavior has not been adequately tested experimentally. We developed a measure of homoerotic motivation with a sample of 244 men and women. Next, we found that, in women (n= 92), homoerotic motivation was positively associated with progesterone, a hormone that has been shown to promote affiliative bonding. Lastly, we explored the effects of affiliative contexts on homoerotic motivation in men (n=59), finding that men in an affiliative priming condition were more likely to endorse engaging in homoerotic behavior compared to those primed with neutral or sexual concepts, and this effect was more pronounced in men with high progesterone. These findings constitute the first experimental support for the affiliation account of the evolution of homoerotic motivation in humans.

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Testing the Affiliation Hypothesis of Homoerotic Motivation in Humans: The Effects of Progesterone and Priming

2014

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“…It is a transition in life which brings many challenges [1,2], and for this reason, the care and support extended to women can impact greatly on their lives and contribute to how they experience the pregnancy [1–4]. Social relationships and support, both formal and informal, play critical roles in managing health and personal problems in pregnancy [5–7].…”

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“…Social relationships and support, both formal and informal, play critical roles in managing health and personal problems in pregnancy [5–7]. Reblin and Uchino [2] differentiate between tangible care and support, in the form of money, shelter, clothing, and food, for example; and intangible care and support, including emotional, psychosocial, and perceived or received support. The range of material, contextual, and interpersonal factors that are therefore included reflect the complex phenomena that impact on women [1,2].…”

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“…Reblin and Uchino [2] differentiate between tangible care and support, in the form of money, shelter, clothing, and food, for example; and intangible care and support, including emotional, psychosocial, and perceived or received support. The range of material, contextual, and interpersonal factors that are therefore included reflect the complex phenomena that impact on women [1,2]. These personal, social, and cultural factors vary in different contexts.…”

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Personal support and expressions of care for pregnant women in Soweto, South Africa

Mlotshwa

Manderson

Merten

2017

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Background: Pregnancy is life changing, making great demands on women to adapt physically, psychologically, and socially. Social relationships and the support that flow from these provide a critical role in managing health problems in pregnancy. Isolation and lack of care, in contrast, may lead women to experience increased distress during this time. Objective: This study aimed to explore South African women's perception and experience of care and support in pregnancy. Methods: A life history approach was employed to explore women’s experiences of pregnancy and sexual behaviour, with each participant encouraged to narrate important life events from her own perspective. We drew on narrative interviews with 15 pregnant women, conducted between July and October 2015, in which we explored questions regarding pregnancy planning and the provision and receipt of care. A thematic approach was employed to code and analyse the data. Results: Themes that emerged from the interviews showed that participants gained a sense of stability in their lives when they had support in their pregnancy, especially when dealing with challenging situations. This support came variously from family, friends, and social networks. Overall, those participants who mentioned the most support, and its diversity across different groups, reported a better experience of pregnancy. Conclusions: Women emphasised the importance of social and emotional support in pregnancy. Understanding women’s experiences can assist in making pregnancy less overwhelming, and can add to a woman’s ability to deal with different challenges before and after the arrival of the new baby.

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“…In an extensive review and meta-analysis of 148 papers, it was reported 15 that there is a "50% increased likelihood of survival for those, particularly men, with stronger social relationships" (page 14). In addition, it has been acknowledged that people in later life may conceal "dissatisfaction with conditions that might otherwise be correctable" (page 1111) 3 and that negative life events can be cumulative and can have an increasingly negative impact on quality of life 16,5 and health status 17 .…”

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A brief report on an action learning group exploration of how older people adapt to change in later life

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In collaboration with Age Concern UK, older people were invited to participate in action learning groups to explore how they adapt to change. Themes for discussion were initially identified using a nominal focus method. Discussions identified actual and desired methods of coping with changes in later life. A series of weekly meetings with three cohorts of urban, rural and sheltered accommodation participants with an average age of 81 years revealed that they were concerned with having to cope with and adapt to a wide range of experiences. These included the loss of sharing and reduced sociability, reduced mobility, bereavement, physical changes, having to move house and/or location, having to retire, and having to deal with outside agencies. In order to cope with these experiences, participants engaged in a range of activities that centered on aspects of communication and social networking. Participants talked to each other socially and informally, exchanging information and advice. When able, they also participated in more structured but non-specific social events during which time they also had the opportunity to support each other. Participants suggested that there was a role for statutory and nonstatutory bodies and professions such as mental health and community adult nursing, occupational therapy and social work to provide more formal social networking and information exchange opportunities

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Social and emotional support and its implication for health

Cited by 702 publications

References 41 publications

Testing the Affiliation Hypothesis of Homoerotic Motivation in Humans: The Effects of Progesterone and Priming

Testing the Affiliation Hypothesis of Homoerotic Motivation in Humans: The Effects of Progesterone and Priming

Personal support and expressions of care for pregnant women in Soweto, South Africa

A brief report on an action learning group exploration of how older people adapt to change in later life

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