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Marshaling Social Support: Formats, Processes, and Effects
Marshaling Social Support Formats Processes and Effects Author:Benjamin H. Gottlieb The challenge of creating conditions conducive to the expression of solidarity, support and personal change are specifically considered in this volume, which illuminates critical issues in the mobilization of social support and the planning of interventions.Part One discusses the rationale for decisions to mobilize support rather than employ an ... more »alternative therapeutic manoeuvre and spotlights conditions which contribute to the expression of support among specific groups in various settings. Empirical data identifies the characteristics of people who participate in and benefit most from support groups. Part Two critically reviews the use of support groups which encourage changes in health habits, and considers the different types of support needed at different stages and the necessity of proper training for support partners. Part Three deals with the broader issues of problems arising from over-involvement and methods of optimizing psychological conditions in support interventions.The contributors address many of the issues raised by existing guidelines for designing interventions; the emphasis is on empirical work and the volume will be of interest to both practitioners and academics in a variety of social service fields.« less