HTH Chapter 8.1, 8.2

describe the types of social support available and the impact of social networks on health status. discuss the purpose and common forms of intimate relathionships.

social support

the type of help we receive from our contact with others.

• delivered in for forms: emotional, instrumental, informational, and belonging. 

social network

the people you know who can provide social support when needed. 

• neighbors, relatives, classmates, coworkers, friends of friends, ect. 

social capital

the collective value of all the people in your social network and the likelihood of those people to provide social support when you need it.

• to increase ______, building relational connectedness and collective connectedness.

relational connectedness 

mutually rewarding face-to-face contacts.

• deepen our ______ each time we interact positively with people in or social network.

collective connectedness

feeling that you are part of a group or community beyond yourself. 

• cheering for the same sports team, worshipping at the same temple, volunteering together, ect. 

intimate connectedness

a relationship that makes you feel who you are is affirmed.

intimate relationships

relationships with family members, friends, partners

• behavioral independence

• needs fulfillment

• emotional attachment

• emotional availability

behavioral independence

• the mutual impact that people have on each other as their lives intertwine.

• what one person does influences what the other person wants to do and can do. 

needs fufillment

• intimacy _{^{someone with whom we can share your feelings freely.}}

• social integration _{^{someone with whom we can share worries and concerns.}}

• nurturance _{^{someone we can take care of and who will take care of us.}}

• assistance _{^{someone to help us in times of need.}}

• affirmation _{^{someone who will reassure us of our own worth.}}

emotional attachment

feelings of love.

emotional availability

the availability to give emotionally to and receive emotionally from others without fear of being hurt or rejected. 

• be in touch with their own emotions and mindfully aware of the emotional cues of others. 

accountability

accepting responsibility of your own personal decisions, choices, and actions. 

• not holding others responsbile for positive or negative experiences.

self-nurturance

developing individual potential through a balanced and realistic appreciation of self-worth and ability.

• self-concept (how you define yourself)

• self-esteem (how you evaluate yourself) 

healthy families

foster a sense of security and feelings of belonging that are central to growth and development. 

family of origin

the people present in our household during our first years of life, usually parents of siblings.

• initially learn about feelings, problem solving, love, intimacy, and gender roles. 

romantic relationships

friendship with the inclusion of fascination, exclusivity, sexual desire, giving the utmost, being a champion or advocate.

consummate love

love relationship components: 

• intimacy (emotional component, ^{closeness, mutual support)}

• passion (motivational components, ^{lust, attraction)}

• commitment (cognitive component, ^{short and long term)}

fisher love theory

attraction and falling love follow a predictable pattern based on

• imprinting

  • evolutionary patterns, genetics, and past experiences trigger a romantic reaction

• attraction

  • neurochemicals produce feelings of euphoria and elation. 

• attachment

  • endorphins cause lovers to feel peaceful, secure and calm.

• production of a cuddle chemical

  • brain secretes oxytocin which stimulates sensations during lovemaking and evokes feelings of attachment.

attraction theory

more than just chemical and psychological processes influence with whom a person fall in love.

• proximity, similarities, reciprocity, and physical attraction all play a strong role.