The Social Support Manifestations, Functions And Sources

Abstract

  The research aims to generate interest and draw the attention of those concerned with the need to study social support because of its importance in the lives of individuals because it contributes to satisfying their material and moral needs, in addition to identifying the most important sources of social support and its role in helping individuals face life pressures and overcome problems.

   The importance of the research lies in shedding light on the role of sources of social support and the functions they perform towards individuals, as the more individuals receive high social support, the less tension and turmoil they have, and the greater their happiness and satisfaction with social life, where social support plays an important role in the lives of individuals and contributes to strengthening relationships. social problems and obstacles.

The research reached a number of recommendations, the most important of which is the emphasis on the family in providing social support to its children, because the individual’s access to support helps him to satisfy his needs in sound ways, in addition to the establishment of courses and workshops to explain and clarify the importance of social support in the lives of individuals and enhance confidence in themselves.