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International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2021, 3(4); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2021.030406.

A Review of Research on the Influencing Factors of Social Support

Author(s)

Xiaoling Lu1, 2, Gemma Perey1, Huaiyuan Zhao1, 2, Jie Tang1, 2

Corresponding Author:
Xiaoling Lu
Affiliation(s)

1University of Cordilleras, Baguio 2600, Philippine

2Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui 553004, China

Abstract

Social support is the assistance and support provided by individuals and organizations, which has positive impact on physical health, mental health and well-being. In this study, starting from the concept, category and influencing factors of social support, we systematically review the related researches of social support, and give a prospect to the future research in the region. 

Keywords

social support, influencing factor, research outlook

Cite This Paper

Xiaoling Lu, Gemma Perey, Huaiyuan Zhao, Jie Tang. A Review of Research on the Influencing Factors of Social Support. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2021) Vol. 3, Issue 4: 32-42. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2021.030406.

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