APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Better Quality Social Support Decreases Levels of Stress and Depression in African-Americans
- Chelsie Benca-Bachman
Emory University - Dalora Najera
Emory University - Keith Whitfield
Wayne State University - Andrew Boateng-Poku
Emory University - Rohan Palmer
Emory University
Abstract
Previous research suggests that low levels of perceived social support are associated with higher levels of emotional distress (often measured as stress and depression). The current study demonstrates that better quality emotional social support, rather than amount, reduces levels of stress and depression in adult African-Americans.
Social Groups/Social Relationships
