Four Types of Supportive Behaviors Emotional Instrumental Informational Appraisal The ways in which types of social support differ may best be illustrated using an example. Types of Social Support Construct Definition Application Emotional Expressions of empathy, love, trust and caring Close friends and family members provide hope and a listening ear Instrumental Tangible aid and service Her husband decides to work from home 2 days per week to baby-sit the children while she attends her chemotherapy Informational Advice, suggestions, and information Doctors provide facts about breast cancer and guidance during the treatment process Her mother offers advice about her own chemotherapy treatment 3 years prior Appraisal Information that is useful for self-evaluation A close friend of 15 years reminds her of all of the qualities that equip her to "beat" breast cancer to encourage an accurate assessment of her current situation.
Her husband decides to work from home 2 days per week to baby-sit the children while she attends her chemotherapy. Permissions Icon Permissions. Abstract This experiment examines state shame and guilt responses to esteem support messages, testing predictions derived from the cognitive-emotional theory of esteem support messages CETESM.
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When you receive an update from the news, follow an online exercise video, or read an article like this one! This is a great example of not needing to have an emotional connection to someone to be supported. This type of support is practical. This occurs when we are engaged in something where we feel respected. Maybe this is a role at work you have, volunteering, or you get it from your responsibilities in your family. Essential and frontline workers are currently receiving this type of praise from the community.
Highlighting when you receive this type of support, and recognizing our accomplishments as well as complimenting others is crucial to keep up our motivation. You may also feel this support from the smaller communities that you are a part of such as an organization or place of worship.
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