Research on the Relationship between Social Support and Employment Quality of Chinese Athletes from the Perspective of Social Network Structure

Based on the theories of social network, social support, and retirement process, this study analyzes the source and composition of social support for Chinese athletes on the basis of constructing the social support network. Subsequently, we analyze the impact of social support on employment quality of Chinese athletes from different dimensions and further explore the mechanism of social support on the employment quality of athletes from the moderating role of athletes’ self-employment cognition. The study found that the social support network of athletes showed a clear tendency toward “strong ties,” and the social support they received mainly came from family members, teammates, and sports team managers. These kinds of social support will directly promote the employment quality of athletes after retirement. When athletes have full knowledge of their future employment status, the effect of social support in promoting employment quality will be further expanded.

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Research on the Structure and Characteristics of the Overall Social Network of Professional Athletes

Complexity ◽

10.1155/2021/6484098 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Shuqin Cui ◽

Mingyou Gao ◽

Yang Xun ◽

Sai-Fu Fung ◽

Yujiao Tan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Network ◽

Small World ◽

Support Networks ◽

Support Network ◽

Professional Athletes ◽

Practical Significance ◽

Social Support Network ◽

Social Network Structure ◽

The Social

This study chooses Chinese athletes as the research object and constructs the overall network of its social support network and discussion network. From the micro-, meso-, and macrolevels of the social network structure, the structure and characteristics of the athlete’s overall social network are analyzed. Through research, we found that there is embeddedness, that is, the relevance, between society support networks, between society discussion networks, and between society support networks and society discussion networks. At the same time, in the athletes’ social support network and social discussion network, some athletes have no contact with other players; they have no “power” in the group as well, so it is difficult to obtain network resources. We also found that there are small-world characteristics in the social network of Chinese professional athletes. The above findings will provide a deeper understanding of the peculiarities of athlete groups and have certain practical significance for improving athletes’ daily training and life management conditions.

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Social support network, mental health and quality of life: a cross-sectional study in primary care

Cadernos de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/0102-311x00165115 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (12) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Flávia Batista Portugal ◽

Mônica Rodrigues Campos ◽

Celina Ragoni Correia ◽

Daniel Almeida Gonçalves ◽

Dinarte Ballester ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Social Relations ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Support Network ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Social Support Network ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social

The objective of this study was to identify the association between emotional distress and social support networks with quality of life in primary care patients. This was a cross-sectional study involving 1,466 patients in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2009/2010. The General Health Questionnaire, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the brief version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument were used. The Social Support Network Index classified patients with the highest and lowest index as socially integrated or isolated. A bivariate analysis and four multiple linear regressions were conducted for each quality of life outcome. The means scores for the physical, psychological, social relations, and environment domains were, respectively, 64.7; 64.2; 68.5 and 49.1. In the multivariate analysis, the psychological domain was negatively associated with isolation, whereas the social relations and environment domains were positively associated with integration. Integration and isolation proved to be important factors for those in emotional distress as they minimize or maximize negative effects on quality of life.

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From where does my support come? Unpacking the contribution of support for police

Policing An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management ◽

10.1108/pijpsm-07-2020-0130 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

April D. Schantz ◽

Stefany Coxe ◽

Valentina Bruk-Lee

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Network ◽

Police Officers ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Support Network ◽

Social Support Network ◽

Component Structure ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to explore the structure and impact of police officers' social support network on health and well-being. Social integration promotes opportunities for regular positive experiences and a set of stable, socially rewarded roles within one's work and life domains. Identifying the structure and impact areas of police officers' social support network provide guidance for initiatives in improving psychological health for the department and individual officers.Design/methodology/approachSurvey of 162 police officers' sources of support provided a holistic representation of their social network across seven sources. Principle component analyses were conducted to explore the structure of one's social network. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine overall impact of one's social support network and relative contributions of support sources in terms of increased well-being and reduced strain.FindingsA three-component structure of social support was partially supported. Overall models of the impact of one's social support network related to increased well-being and reduced strain was supported. Relative contributions of support sources show different patterns based on outcome of interest.Practical implicationsProvides guidance for addressing the psychological well-being needs for officers holistically. In other words, treating officers as whole beings, whose system of support and psychological health is integrated, not piecemeal.Originality/valueExamination of principle effects of support provides a parsimonious approach to considering the holistic value of one's support system, apart from specific stressors or conditions.

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Quality of life goes beyond the medical priorities in multiple sclerosis: assessing the impact of social support network

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0004-282x20170056 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 75 (5) ◽

pp. 263-264

Author(s):

Douglas Kazutoshi Sato ◽

Renata Brant de Souza

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Social Support ◽

Support Network ◽

Social Support Network ◽

The Impact

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The impact of the social network, stigma and empowerment on the quality of life in patients with schizophrenia

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2010.08.010 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 28-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 105

Author(s):

I. Sibitz ◽

M. Amering ◽

A. Unger ◽

M.E. Seyringer ◽

A. Bachmann ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Network ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Internalized Stigma ◽

Stigma Reduction ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

The Social ◽

Recovery Approach ◽

The Impact

Abstract:Objective:The quality of life (QOL) of patients with schizophrenia has been found to be positively correlated with the social network and empowerment, and negatively correlated with stigma and depression. However, little is known about the way these variables impact on the QOL. The study aims to test the hypothesis that the social network, stigma and empowerment directly and indirectly by contributing to depression influence the QOL in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.Method:Data were collected on demographic and clinical variables, internalized stigma, perceived devaluation and discrimination, empowerment, control convictions, depression and QOL. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied to examine the impact of the above-mentioned constructs on QOL.Results:The influences of the social network, stigma, empowerment and depression on QOL were supported by the SEM. A poor social network contributed to a lack of empowerment and stigma, which resulted in depression and, in turn, in poor QOL. Interestingly, however, the social network and stigma did not show a direct effect on QOL.Conclusions:Following a recovery approach in mental health services by focusing on the improvement of the social network, stigma reduction and especially on the development of personal strength has the potential to reduce depression in patients with psychosis and improving their QOL.

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The social support network for black psychiatric inpatients

Curationis ◽

10.4102/curationis.v17i2.1381 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

G. Ngubane ◽

L. R. Uys

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Psychiatric Hospital ◽

Psychiatric Inpatients ◽

Support Network ◽

Social Support Network ◽

Family Network ◽

State Psychiatric Hospital ◽

State Psychiatric ◽

The Social ◽

The Family

A survey was carried out of almost 50% of Black inpatients in a state psychiatric hospital to evaluate the level of accessibility of the family network of the patients. Staff were interviewed on the problems they have with contacting families. The survey shows the extent of inadequate access and identifies reasons for the problem.

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Social support network of nurses for the care of their own children

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0104-07072014001070013 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 460-468 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Bruna Caroline Rodrigues ◽

Verônica de Azevedo Mazza ◽

Ieda Harumi Higarashi

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Support Network ◽

Social Support Network ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

The Social ◽

Need Support ◽

The Family ◽

Returning To Work

This exploratory descriptive study, using a qualitative approach, aimed to characterize the social support of nurses in the care of their own children. The participants were ten nurses who were mothers, selected through a snowball method. Data collection occurred from November 2011 to January 2012 through semi-structured interviews and construction of families' genograms and ecomaps. Data were analyzed through Bardin content analysis, leading to the establishment of two categories: (1) Returning to work: the importance of family support and (2) The family and their interactive contexts: types of bonds. The social support network of the family is essential to the lives of these women, who need support, assistance and guidance in directing their activities in everyday overload.

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An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Social Support Network on Life Satisfaction of the Poor in Rural Areas: Focused on the Recipients of National Basic Livelihood Security Program for Hoengseong District

Social Welfare Policy ◽

10.15855/swp.2014.41.2.27 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 27-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jang, Bi Youn ◽

백인립 ◽

김흥주

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Empirical Analysis ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Support Network ◽

Social Support Network ◽

Livelihood Security ◽

The Poor ◽

The Impact

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Red de soporte social y apoyo comunitario en miembros de una organización de desplazados por violencia política residentes en Cañete, Perú/Social Support Network and Community Support Among Members of an Organization of Persons Displaced by Political Violence Residing in Cañete, Peru

Revista Costarricense de Psicología ◽

10.22544/rcps.v37i02.02 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 107

Author(s):

Ma. Teresa Schoof Aguirre ◽

Eduardo Manzanares Medina ◽

Miriam Grimaldo Muchotrigo

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Political Violence ◽

Community Support ◽

Positive Association ◽

Support Network ◽

Social Support Network ◽

Significant Positive Association ◽

The Social ◽

La Red ◽

Violencia Politica

EspañolEl objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar la relación entre la red de soporte social y el apoyo comunitario en los miembros de una organización de personas desplazadas por violencia política. Para tal fin, el estudio descriptivo correlacional incluyó a 80 participantes (49 mujeres y 31 hombres) con una edad promedio de 45.79 años (DE = 11.41), quienes residían en una provincia de Lima y provenían, en su mayoría, del departamento de Ayacucho. Se les administró el Cuestionario de Red Social (SNQ) y el Cuestionario de Apoyo Comunitario Percibido (PCSQ). Entre los principales resultados, se encontró que el componente Integración y Participación Comunitaria del PCSQ correlaciona con dos funciones y dos categorías del SNQ. Se presenta asociación positiva estadísticamente significativa con la función guía cognitiva (rs = .32), la función socialización (rs = .24) y la categoría satisfacción (rs = .24) y asociación negativa y estadísticamente significativa con la categoría heterogeneidad (rs = -.23). Se discuten las implicancias de los presentes hallazgos. EnglishThe present study’s aim was to determine the relationship between the social support network and community support among members of an organization of persons displaced by political violence. The correlational-descriptive research included 80 individuals (49 females and 31 males) with a mean age of 45.79 years old (SD = 11.41), who reside in a province of Lima and came, mostly, from the department of Ayacucho. Participants completed the Social Network Questionnaire (SNQ), as well as the Perceived Community Support Questionnaire (PCSQ). Among the main findings, we found that the Integration component and Community Participation from the PCSQ correlate with two functions and two categories from the SNQ. Specifically there is a statistically significant positive association with the Cognitive Guide function (rs = .32), the Socialization function (rs = .24) and the Satisfaction category (rs = .24); and a statistically significant negative association with the Heterogeneity category (rs = -.23). Implications of the results obtained will be discussed in the present paper.

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