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What was the outcome of the study group formed by the author and their friends?
What was the outcome of the study group formed by the author and their friends?
What motivated the author to eat less fatty food and do more exercise?
What motivated the author to eat less fatty food and do more exercise?
What did the author and their friends do together when trying to lose weight?
What did the author and their friends do together when trying to lose weight?
What was the author's conclusion about doing things alone or with others?
What was the author's conclusion about doing things alone or with others?
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What did the author do with their friends once a week when trying to lose weight?
What did the author do with their friends once a week when trying to lose weight?
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Study Notes
Benefits of Social Support
- Being with others can be motivating and encouraging when trying to achieve a goal
- Example: forming a weight loss group with friends that met weekly for weigh-ins, swimming, and running together
- Social support can lead to behavioral changes, such as eating less fatty food and exercising more
Limitations of Social Support
- Socializing with others can be distracting and unproductive in certain situations
- Example: a study group that spent more time chatting about teachers rather than focusing on the work
- Discussing topics that one is already familiar with can be a waste of time in a group setting
- In some cases, working alone can be more productive than working with others
Conclusion
- The benefits of social support depend on the specific activity or goal being pursued
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Description
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of social support in achieving goals, including motivation and behavioral changes, as well as distractions and unproductivity.
