"Social Support" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Support systems that provide assistance and encouragement to individuals with physical or emotional disabilities in order that they may better cope. Informal social support is usually provided by friends, relatives, or peers, while formal assistance is provided by churches, groups, etc.
| Descriptor ID |
D012944
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| MeSH Number(s) |
I01.880.853.500.600
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Social Support" by people in this website by year, and whether "Social Support" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 2004 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2006 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 2007 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| 2009 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 2010 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| 2011 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 2013 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| 2014 | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| 2015 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 2016 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 2017 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2018 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 2019 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Social Support" by people in Profiles.
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The Mental Health Benefit of Friend Networks in Older Korean Americans: The Conditioning Effect of Family Type. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2023 01 28; 78(1):143-153.
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The Role of Social Support in Coping with Psychological Trauma: An Integrated Biopsychosocial Model for Posttraumatic Stress Recovery. Psychiatr Q. 2022 Dec; 93(4):949-970.
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A qualitative analysis of family support for adolescent HIV care in South Africa. AIDS Care. 2023 Mar; 35(3):425-430.
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The bereavement experiences of children following sibling death: An integrative review. J Pediatr Nurs. 2022 Sep-Oct; 66:e82-e99.
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Exploring Resilience Among Black Women Living With HIV in the Southern United States: Findings From a Qualitative Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2022 Mar-Apr 01; 33(2):224-234.
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Longitudinal Predictors of Mother- and Child-Report of Maternal Support Following Child Sexual Abuse. Child Maltreat. 2023 02; 28(1):76-84.
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Does Type of Social Support Influence Medication Adherence Among South African Adolescents Living With HIV? A Quantitative Analysis of Pilot Data. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2022 Jul-Aug 01; 33(4):492-498.
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Positive aspects of caregiving in incident and long-term caregivers: Role of social engagement and distress. Aging Ment Health. 2023 01; 27(1):87-93.
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Social support and social isolation in adults with cystic fibrosis: An integrative review. J Psychosom Res. 2021 Nov; 150:110607.
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Facets of social support are differentially predictive of mental health outcomes. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 06; 56:262-263.