APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

The Effects of Different Social Support Systems on Perceived Rejection

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Social

  • Anna Calabrese
    Sacred Heart Academy
  • Ilenia Graffagnino
    Sacred Heart Academy
  • Stephen Sullivan
    Sacred Heart Academy
  • Mun Yee Kwan
    Hofstra University

Abstract

Our study examined a new approach to social rejection by testing emotional and informational support, both effective anti-anxiety treatments. Emotional support provides empathy; informational support provides logical advice. We found that emotional support significantly (p <.001) reduces social rejection, while informational support does not (p < .094).

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