The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived social support and collective self-esteem among women. To carry out this study, a national sample of 329 women completed the Multidimensional Social Support Scale (containing three subscales), the Collective Self-esteem Scale (containing four subscales), and a demographic questionnaire. Social Identity Theory (SIT) served as a theoretical frame for the study. Results of the three hierarchical multiple regressions and one simultaneous multiple regression demonstrated statistically significant relationships between social support and collective self-esteem. First, a statistically significant positive relationship between the friends subscale of social support and the private collective self-esteem subscale was found when controlling for education. Second, a statistically significant positive relationship between the friends subscale and the public collective self-esteem subscale existed when controlling for education, income, and ethnicity. Third, both the friends and family subscales of social support had a statistically significant positive relationships with the membership collective self-esteem subscale when controlling for education, income, and religion. Fourth, a statistically significant positive relationship between the friends subscale and the importance to identity subscale of collective self-esteem was found. Lastly, the significant other subscale of social support demonstrated a statistically significant negative relationship with the importance to identity subscale of collective self-esteem. This study's findings have important implications for counseling practice, counselor educators, and directions for future research. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]