Social Support Resources, Behaviors, and Perceptions Among Black and White College Students

Gaps in social support resources in later life may arise when older adults lose social network members due to illness, death, or residential relocation. Gaps also may arise when social networks remain intact but are not well suited to meet older adults' intensifying support needs, such as needs for extended or highly personal instrumental support. Significant gaps in support resources are likely to require adaptive responses by older adults. This discussion highlights theoretical perspectives and illustrates empirical findings regarding the nature and effectiveness of older adults' responses to gaps in their social support resources. The literature examining these issues is relatively small and, as a result, is ripe for further development. Promising directions for future research are suggested.

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Social Stereotypes and Self-Concept in Black and White College Students

The Journal of Social Psychology ◽

10.1080/00224545.1985.9713549 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 125 (6) ◽

pp. 753-760 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

M. L. Clark

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Self Concept ◽

Black And White ◽

Social Stereotypes ◽

White College

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Far away ties, never so close: the geographical spread of social support resources for mobile individuals

Handbook of Cities and Networks ◽

10.4337/9781788114714.00029 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 427-447

Author(s):

Romina Cachia ◽

Isidro Maya-Jariego

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Geographical Spread ◽

Support Resources ◽

Social Support Resources

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“If I’m Here, It’s Because I Do Not Have Anyone”: Social Support for the Biological Family during the Foster Care Process

Social Sciences ◽

10.3390/socsci9030031 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 31 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eduard Vaquero ◽

M. Àngels Balsells ◽

Carmen Ponce ◽

Aida Urrea ◽

Alicia Navajas

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Foster Care ◽

Child Protection ◽

Care Process ◽

Protection Measure ◽

Child Protection Services ◽

Children In Foster Care ◽

Care Processes ◽

Support Resources ◽

Social Support Resources

Social support is a crucial element for families in vulnerable situations, especially for those with children in foster care processes. This support is key to the acceptance of the protection measure in the initial moments and to laying the foundations for collaboration towards reunification. However, the social support of these families is limited, and families’ use of support elements is strongly related to their attitude towards them. The aims of this article were to identify the types and characteristics of social support and to analyze what elements influence families’ attitudes towards these supports. The qualitative study research was carried out in Spain through focus groups and interviews with 135 participants: 63 professionals from child protection services, 42 parents, and 30 children and adolescents who had been in foster care measures. Results show the diversity of social support resources available to families and demonstrate that families make unequal use of such resources depending on factors such as their experiences in the process of formalization and communication of the protection measure or their predisposition to receive support, among others. The important role played by social support resources in the promotion of factors that allow for successful reception and reunification is highlighted.

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