Assessing the Functions of Supportive Messages: Experimental Studies of Social Support

Reports two studies of the process by which supportive messages in nonintimate relationships yield positive outcomes. Finds that an offer of assistance to a person working on a stressful cognitive task improves performance and that supportive messages (regardless of form) are perceived by observers...

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Published inCommunication research Vol. 19; no. 2; p. 175
Main Author Tardy, Charles H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.1992
Subjects
Communication Research
Helping Relationship
Higher Education
Interpersonal Communication
Social Support
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Summary:Reports two studies of the process by which supportive messages in nonintimate relationships yield positive outcomes. Finds that an offer of assistance to a person working on a stressful cognitive task improves performance and that supportive messages (regardless of form) are perceived by observers as beneficial to a person working on a problem-solving task. (SR)
ISSN:0093-6502
DOI:10.1177/009365092019002003