Social support as discussed in class is the perception and the action of aid received from those in our social groups. Received/enacted social support comes in different ways and can benefit our health if obtained. However, some of these different types of social support can be more challenging to offer effectively than others depending on what the supporter lacks. As a college student who has just begun building her future, tangible social support can be the most challenging type of support to offer.
Tangible support is the giving of resources or doing things. An example of this kind of support could be, a close friend lending money to a friend in need. As simple as this support seems to be, it can be hard to provide when you do not have anything
Tangible support is the giving of resources or doing things. An example of this kind of support could be, a close friend lending money to a friend in need. As simple as this support seems to be, it can be hard to provide when you do not have anything