Impacts of Social Support Networks
“Social support assists coping and behavioural changes and can help individuals solve problems and maintain a mastery and control over their live” (Reutter & Eastlick Kusher, 2014, p.7). Social support networks influence Mr. X’s perception about his health. Unfortunately, as mentioned above, Mr. X’s health is currently not in a good condition because 3 months ago he had a heart attack and pneumonia. So, as a result, he needs to take a time off from work. This could have a negative impact on Mr. X life because his income will not be able to support their everyday living. Mr. X describes the option of getting social support to help him manage the stress that he is experiencing. This is a great resource for Mr. …show more content…
X’s psychological distress. Xiaomei, Quanquan, & Xiancai (2014) illustrate that, “The adolescents who perceive less social support show more difficulties in adapting to the environment, and they have more aggressive behaviors” (p. 373). Especially, in Mr. X’s case, he might feel depress about his sudden illness that can contribute more to his health. Depression can have a great impact to having a risk of heart attack again. Leyk et al. (2014) believe, “One of the most important sources of support for the sick and suffering is the family” (p. 585). When Mr. X suddenly had a heart attack, his wife immediately calls an emergency hotline to rescue him immediately. After that, his whole family and friends came to visit him at the hospital. The feeling of comfort and empathy motivates him to stay happy despite what happened. According to Luszczynska & Cieslak (2009), “As research indicates, among families of patients diagnosed with a life-threatening disease (related to nutrition habits), those who provide social support to patients start eating more” (p. 31). Genetics is the main cause of Mr. X's heart attack, however eating fatty food can also contribute to his illness. It might be hard for him to eat healthy food, but having a social support, like his family. They can persuade
“Social support assists coping and behavioural changes and can help individuals solve problems and maintain a mastery and control over their live” (Reutter & Eastlick Kusher, 2014, p.7). Social support networks influence Mr. X’s perception about his health. Unfortunately, as mentioned above, Mr. X’s health is currently not in a good condition because 3 months ago he had a heart attack and pneumonia. So, as a result, he needs to take a time off from work. This could have a negative impact on Mr. X life because his income will not be able to support their everyday living. Mr. X describes the option of getting social support to help him manage the stress that he is experiencing. This is a great resource for Mr. …show more content…
X’s psychological distress. Xiaomei, Quanquan, & Xiancai (2014) illustrate that, “The adolescents who perceive less social support show more difficulties in adapting to the environment, and they have more aggressive behaviors” (p. 373). Especially, in Mr. X’s case, he might feel depress about his sudden illness that can contribute more to his health. Depression can have a great impact to having a risk of heart attack again. Leyk et al. (2014) believe, “One of the most important sources of support for the sick and suffering is the family” (p. 585). When Mr. X suddenly had a heart attack, his wife immediately calls an emergency hotline to rescue him immediately. After that, his whole family and friends came to visit him at the hospital. The feeling of comfort and empathy motivates him to stay happy despite what happened. According to Luszczynska & Cieslak (2009), “As research indicates, among families of patients diagnosed with a life-threatening disease (related to nutrition habits), those who provide social support to patients start eating more” (p. 31). Genetics is the main cause of Mr. X's heart attack, however eating fatty food can also contribute to his illness. It might be hard for him to eat healthy food, but having a social support, like his family. They can persuade