Psychosocial models of the role of social support in the etiology of physical disease.

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Summary

Possible mechanisms through which support systems may influence the etiology of physical disease are outlined and conceptual and methodological guidelines for future research in this area are proposed.

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review
Published
1988-01-01
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Keywords

Psychosocial, Social support, Disease, Psychology, Etiology

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