A theoretical and methodological analysis of social support, life events and subjective well-being : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University

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A theoretical and methodological analysis of social support, life events and subjective well-being : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University

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Massey University

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Massey Research Online

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This thesis presents a theoretical and methodological analysis of social support, life events and subjective well-being. Theoretical developments and conceptualizations are presented for each area along with an examination of the various measures available, many of which are found to be confounded with outcome measures. Particular attention is paid to the controversial 'buffering hypothesis' of social support. A life-span perspective for viewing life events and social support is highlighted. ...

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Thesis

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Masters

Date created

1985

Creator

Grainger, Jocelyn

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/13873

Related subjects

Adjustment (Psychology)

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