The buffering effect of peer support on the links between family rejection and psychosocial adjustment in LGB emerging adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 854-871 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis A. Parra ◽  
Timothy S. Bell ◽  
Michael Benibgui ◽  
Jonathan L. Helm ◽  
Paul D. Hastings
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Peer Social Support

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) emerging adults often seek support from their peers if they lack support from their family of origin. We predicted that peer social support would moderate the link between negative family relationships and psychosocial adjustment, such that in the context of family rejection, experiencing more peer support would predict lower levels of anxiety, depression, and internalized homonegativity (IH) and higher self-esteem. Sixty-two (27 females) LGB individuals (ages 17–27, M = 21.34 years, SD = 2.65) reported on their families’ attitudes toward homosexuality, experiences of family victimization, peer social support, anxiety and depression symptoms, IH, and self-esteem. Results showed that peer social support moderated the link between negative family attitudes and anxiety and also moderated the link between family victimization and depression. The moderating effects suggest that having a supportive peer group may protect against mental health problems for LGB emerging adults who lack support from their family of origin.

scholarly journals Association between the social support for mothers of patients with eating disorders, maternal mental health, and patient symptomatic severity: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsurou Yamada ◽  
Fujika Katsuki ◽  
Masaki Kondo ◽  
Hanayo Sawada ◽  
Norio Watanabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Maternal Mental Health ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
The Social ◽  
Distress Scale

Abstract Background Although caregivers of patients with eating disorders usually experience a heavy caregiving burden, the effects of social support on caregivers of patients with eating disorders are unknown. This study aimed to investigate how social support for mothers who are caregivers of patients with an eating disorder improves the mothers’ mental status and, consequently, the symptoms and status of the patients. Methods Fifty-seven pairs of participants were recruited from four family self-help groups and one university hospital in Japan. Recruitment was conducted from July 2017 to August 2018. Mothers were evaluated for social support using the Japanese version of the Social Provisions Scale-10 item (SPS-10), self-efficacy using the General Self-Efficacy Scale, loneliness using the University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale, listening attitude using the Active Listening Attitude Scale, family functioning using the Family Assessment Device, depression symptoms using the Beck Depression Inventory (Second Edition), and psychological distress using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. Patients were evaluated for self-esteem using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, assertion using the Youth Assertion Scale, and their symptoms using the Eating Disorder Inventory. We divided the mothers and patients into two groups based on the mean score of the SPS-10 of mothers and compared the status of mothers and patients between the high- and low-scoring groups. Results High social support for mothers of patients with eating disorders was significantly associated with lower scores for loneliness and depression of these mothers. We found no significant differences in any patient scores based on mothers’ level of social support. Conclusions For patients with eating disorders, social support for a caregiver cannot be expected to improve their symptoms, but it may help prevent caregiver depression and loneliness.

scholarly journals Building Resilience by Becoming a Circus Artist

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Van Es ◽  
Els Rommes ◽  
Leontien De Kwaadsteniet
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Interpersonal Trust ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Refugee Youth ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Physical Support ◽  
Impulsive Behaviour

Abstract Due to the traumatic events they may have experienced, refugee youth are vulnerable to mental health problems. Social Circus is a psycho-social intervention that aims to enhance resilience by promoting self-esteem, interpersonal trust and social support through classes in circus arts. To explore these effects on refugee youth, a qualitative study was conducted in south-east Turkey. Semi-structured interviews and participative observations revealed that circus classes offered participants structure and a new purpose in life. Participating youth became more active, while impulsive behaviour decreased. Experiencing success through visible progress and holding the positively valued position of a circus artist seemed to contribute to the children’s self-esteem. In addition, the mental and physical support received during circus classes could increase interpersonal trust. By creating opportunities for social interaction and building relationships, Social Circus may also promote social support. This study provides preliminary evidence that Social Circus may enhance resilience in refugee youth.

Psychosocial Adjustment to Age-related Macular Degeneration

1995 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Davis ◽  
J. Lovie-Kitchin ◽  
B. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Poor Social Support

This article reports on a study of the psychosocial adjustment to age-related macular degeneration of 30 elderly persons by comparing the responses of subjects with this condition to those from age- and sex-matched controls on four psychosocial scales: life satisfaction, daily hassles, social support, and self-esteem. The subjects with the condition reported significantly poorer life satisfaction and greater stress, perhaps as a result of poor social support.

Sexual victimization, PTSD, depression, and social support among women survivors of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti: a moderated moderation model

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (15) ◽  
pp. 2587-2598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jude Mary Cénat ◽  
Kevin Smith ◽  
Catherine Morse ◽  
Daniel Derivois
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Received Social Support ◽  
Moderation Model ◽  
Peritraumatic Distress

AbstractBackgroundIn 2010, an important earthquake devastated Haiti and caused thousands of deaths. In a social context where women are particularly vulnerable, this cross-sectional study examined the associations between sexual assaults experienced by women before the earthquake, the earthquake exposure, the traumatic consequences, and their satisfaction of social support received.MethodsA total of 660 women aged 18 to 86 completed questionnaires assessing exposure to the earthquake, sexual assault victimization, peritraumatic distress, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and social support. A moderated moderation model was computed to examine associations between exposure to the earthquake, sexual assault, social support, and traumatic consequences.ResultsResults showed that 31.06% of women were victims of sexual assault before the earthquake. They presented higher prevalence of peritraumatic distress, PTSD, and depression symptoms, compared to non-victims. The moderated-moderation model showed that sexual assault and exposure to the earthquake were positively associated with traumatic consequences (respectively, B = 0.560, p < 0.001; B = 0.196, p < 0.001), while social support was negatively associated with them (B = −0.095, p < 0.05). Results showed a triple interaction: women victim of sexual assault who were satisfied with received social support are less likely to develop traumatic consequences after being exposed to the earthquake(B = −0.141, p < 0.01).ConclusionsBy demonstrating the role of sexual assault in the development of mental health problems after the Haitian earthquake, this study shows the importance for clinicians to investigate interpersonal trauma experienced before or following natural disasters among survivors. Results also indicate the key role of family and communities to help survivors build resilience and coping strategies with their social support.

scholarly journals How involuntary subordination and social support influence the association between self-esteem and depression: a moderated mediation model

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuming Shen ◽  
Yue Shi ◽  
Shuxian Zhang ◽  
Lhakpa Tsamlag ◽  
Huwen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chinese Migrants ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract Background In China, young migrants are at elevated risk of mental health problems, such as depression. The influence of self-esteem on depression is well acknowledged. We examined correlates of depression and their mediating and moderating role in the association between self-esteem and depression to promote a better understanding of depression prevention among young migrants. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among young Chinese migrants. A moderated mediation model was used to test the combined effect of involuntary subordination and social support on the association between self-esteem and depression. The Johnson–Neyman method was used to identify the range of scores for which social support acted as a moderator. Results A total of 572 participants completed questionnaires. The median depression score was 19 (interquartile range: 14). Self-esteem had a negative effect on involuntary subordination (β = − 2.1440, p < 0.001). Involuntary subordination (β = 0.2406, p < 0.001), self-esteem (β = − 0.3870, p < 0.01), and social support (β = − 0.1221, p < 0.01) all had significant effects on depression. The effect of involuntary subordination on depression was moderated by social support (β = − 0.0041, p < 0.05), and the effect decreased as social support scores increased. Conclusions Our results indicated a mediating role of involuntary subordination and a moderating role of social support in the association between self-esteem and depression among young Chinese migrants. Future intervention strategies should focus on these factors to reduce depressive symptoms.

Resilience in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Turkish Adolescents: An Ecological Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 0044118X2095953
Author(s):  
Özden Sevil-Gülen ◽  
Ayhan Demir
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
School Belonging ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Parental Acceptance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Peer Social Support ◽  
Sense Of School Belonging

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of self-esteem as mediator in the relationships between perceived parental acceptance/involvement, perceived peer social support, sense of school belonging and resilience in adolescents attending schools located in low socioeconomic districts. The sample of the study consisted of 1312 high school students (673 female, 639 male) between the ages of 13 to 19 ( M = 15.67, SD = 1.18). Structural equation modeling was conducted to test the hypothesized model. Results showed that perceived parental acceptance/involvement, perceived peer social support, sense of school belonging and self-esteem were positive and significant predictors of resilience. Furthermore, self-esteem partially mediated the association between perceived parental acceptance/involvement, perceived peer social support, sense of school belonging and resilience. The proposed model explained 33% of the variance in resilience. Overall, findings contributed to the understanding of the simultaneous influence of multilevel resources in adolescent resilience.

scholarly journals Sources of Social Support and Mental Health Among LGB Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan J. Watson ◽  
Arnold H. Grossman ◽  
Stephen T. Russell
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Parent Support ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Lgb Youth ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Classmate Support

Disparities in psychosocial adjustment have been identified for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth, yet research that explores multiple sources of social support among subgroups of LGB youth is sparse. Social support theory is used as a framework to analyze the ways that different sources of support might promote better psychosocial adjustment for LGB youth. Data from a diverse sample among LGB youth ( N = 835) were used to understand how social support from a close friend, teachers, classmates, and parents might be differently associated with depression and self-esteem. We found that parent support and its importance to the participant were consistently related to higher self-esteem and lower depression for all youth, except for lesbians for whom no forms of social support were associated with self-esteem. Teacher and classmate support influenced some subgroups more than others. These results provide parents, clinicians, and schools a roadmap to assist youth navigate supports.

scholarly journals Emerging Adults’ Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Prospective Longitudinal Study on the Importance of Social Support

2021 ◽  
pp. 216769682110399
Author(s):  
Yvonne H. M. van den Berg ◽  
William J. Burk ◽  
Antonius H. N. Cillessen ◽  
Karin Roelofs
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Best Friends ◽  
General Psychological Distress

The aim of this longitudinal study was to investigate emerging adults’ mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether social support from mothers, fathers, and best friends moderated the change in mental health. Participants were 98 emerging adults (46% men) who were assessed prior to COVID-19 ( Mage = 20.60 years) and during the first lockdown ( Mage = 22.67 years). Results indicated that the pandemic did not uniformly lead to elevated levels of mental health problems, but instead depended on level of mental health problems prior to COVID-19 and the source of support. For emerging adults who already experienced more problems prior to COVID-19, more maternal support was related to decreases in general psychological distress and depressive symptoms, whereas more paternal support was related to increases in general psychological distress and depressive symptoms. Support from best friends were not associated with (changes in) mental health.

HUBUNGAN HARGA DIRI DAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TEMAN SEBAYA DENGAN PERILAKU KONSUMTIF PADA SISWI DI SMA NEGERI 1 SUNGGAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Sariman
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Peer Social Support ◽  
Consumptive Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to determine the relationship between self-esteem and peer social support with consumptive behavior using quantitative methods. The research was conducted in senior high school 1 Sunggal. The number of respondents in this study were 169 female students of Senior high school 1 Sunggal with purposive sampling sampling technique. The measuring instrument used in this study is the scale of consumptive behavior, self-esteem scale and peer-scale social support. Based on Spearman rank data analysis obtained a significant level between self-esteem and consumptive behavior with a significant value of 0,000 <0, 05, meaning that there is a partial relationship between self-esteem and consumptive behavior. While the relationship of peer social support with consumptive behavior with a significant value of 0,000 <0, 05. This proves that there is a partial relationship between self-esteem and consumptive behavior. While the significance level of peer social support and self-esteem with consumptive behavior with a significant value of 0,000 <0, 05 are related simultaneously, then the hypothesis in this study is accepted. The correlation between self-esteem and peer-to-peer support with consumptive behavior on female students of senior high school 1 Sunggal is 0.500%. Keywords: Consumptive behavior, self-esteem, peer social support.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan harga diri dan dukungan sosial teman sebaya dengan perilaku konsumtif dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Penelitian dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 1 Sunggal. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian ini adalah 169 siswi SMA Negeri 1 Sunggal. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah skala perilaku konsumtif, skala harga diri dan skala dukungan sosial teman sebaya. Berdasarkan analisis data rank spearman diperoleh taraf signifikan antara harga diri dengan perilaku konsumtif dengan nilai signifikan 0,000 < 0, 05, artinya membuktikan bahwa terdapat hubungan secara parsial harga diri dengan perilaku konsumtif. Sedangkan hubungan dukungan sosial teman sebaya dengan perilaku konsumtif dengan nilai signifikan 0,000 < 0, 05. Hal tersebut membuktikan bahwa terdapat hubungan secara parsial harga diri dengan perilaku konsumtif. Sedangkan taraf signifikasi dukungan sosial teman sebaya dan harga diri  dengan perilaku konsumtif dengan nilai signifikan 0,000 < 0, 05 berhubungan secara simultan, maka hipotesis dalam penelitian ini diterima. Besar korelasi hubungan harga diri dan dukungan sosila teman sebaya dengan perilaku konsumtif pada siswi SMA Negeri 1 Sunggal sebesar 0.500%. Kata Kunci: Perilaku konsumtif, harga diri, dukungan sosial teman sebaya.

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