Perceived availability of tangible, belonging, self-esteem, and appraisal support buffers individuals against the negative effects of stressful events.
Evidence
Stress, Social Support, and the Buffering Hypothesis (American Psychological Association, Psychological Bulletin)
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim
- XREF: connects to: Trusting relationships can bring comfort during difficult times. — Crews, Harry, A childhood the biography of a place, 1026; Supportive relationships provide emotional comfort, practical help, and a sense of belonging during difficult times. — Resilience in Relationships; Physical affection from relationships reduces anxiety and depression and increases immune system function. — How Relationships Impact Mental Health—and Vice Versa (+13 more)
Related
- Supportive relationships provide emotional comfort, practical help, and a sense of belonging during difficult times. (similarity 0.83)
- Social relationships serve as buffers against stress and protective factors against risk for disease. (similarity 0.80)
- Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life’s difficulties. (similarity 0.80)
- Social support influences relationship satisfaction by acting as a buffer against stress and adversity. (similarity 0.79)
Broader Connections
- Mindfulness creates space to respond rather than react.
#expands(0.75) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 570 - Perceived safety, including from nature, physiologically switches off chronic stress responses
#expands(0.60) — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 1226