HLTC22H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Social Exchange Theory, Dementia, Formal System

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13 Dec 2012
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Social support, health, and aging: social support is important for both mental health and physical health throughout the life span, but it may be especially important in late life. Three functions of social support have been identified: aid (instrumental help), affect (emotional support), and. 3. affirmation (acknowledgment of one"s values or agreement with one"s attitudes). Emotional support refers to the quality of the person"s relationship with others including empathy, caring, companionship, love and trust. Intention of social support is often to alleviate the psychological distress of the person. Affirmation: knowledge and understanding that one"s beliefs and attitudes are similar to others therefore providing membership and acceptance in a group. Cantor and little (1985)- describe three levels of social support: Formal support consists of members of professional organizations who are hired to provide care to the individual. These can be either private or public organizations: examples of agencies that provide formal help are.

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