Social support : theory, research, and intervention / Alan Vaux.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vaux, Alan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social networks.

Physical Description:

xiv, 346 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Praeger, 1988.

Summary:

Within the last decade, social support has become an increasingly popular research topic among professionals in the social sciences. Many empirical studies on social support appeared initially, only to be followed by a spate of theoretical articles attempting to make sense of the growing research literature. A need arose for an integrative overview of both theoretical and practical considerations expressing a consistent perspective on the many unresolved issues in the field. Social Support comprehensively evaluates research and theory from the perspective of both the scientist and human service provider.

Notes:

Includes indexes.

Bibliography: pages 307-336.

ISBN:

027592811X

OCLC:

17677942