The Relationship between Social Support and Life Satisfaction as a Function of Family Structure.

Wan, Choi K.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ537241

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Relationship between Social Support and Life Satisfaction as a Function of Family Structure.

Wan, Choi K.; And Others

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v58 n2 p502-13 May 1996

Focuses on the discriminant validity of four types of social support (informational, emotional, tangible, and companionship) and the utility of distinguishing support provision from different referents. Results affirm the importance of distinguishing who provides the social support. Analysis revealed a correlation between family members and types of support. (RJM)

Descriptors: Family (Sociological Unit), Family Characteristics, Family Life, Family Structure, Helping Relationship, Life Satisfaction, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Influence, Parent Role, Social Support Groups, Well Being

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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