The Relationship between Social Support, Financial Strain, and Health

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What are some of the cardiovascular effects mentioned in relation to stress and health?

Metabolic syndrome

Which health issue is not directly associated with stress in the text?

Musculoskeletal disorders

How does stress impact the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) functions according to the text?

Dysregulates HPA functions

Which health aspect is not associated with stress-induced dysfunctions according to the text?

<p>Allergies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a negative psychological or behavioral effect mentioned in relation to stress and health?

<p>Musculoskeletal disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does stress affect the relationship between financial strain and health?

<p>Leads to systemic inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the research by Melamed et al. (2006)?

<p>The relationship between stress and cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nicholson Jr. (2009), what concept did they analyze in their research?

<p>Social isolation in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the key finding related to stressful life events and sexual risk taking among African American adolescents by Brady et al. (2009)?

<p>Supportive friendships moderate this association</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of caregiving cessation, what did Aneshensel et al. (1993) focus on?

<p>The role of social support in reducing stress for caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the central theme of Marks et al.'s (2006) research in Health Psychology?

<p>Burnout as a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Grov et al. (2010), what explains depression among older HIV-positive adults?

<p>Loneliness and HIV-related stigma</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does social support help in dealing with stressors according to the text?

<p>Preventing the stressful situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of emotional social support as described in the text?

<p>Expressing love, empathy, trust, and care</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of social support involves material goods, services, or financial aid?

<p>Tangible (instrumental) support</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do frequent negative social interactions impact the relationship between financial strain and self-rated health?

<p>They worsen the impact of financial strain on health</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism of coping with stress involves changing the perception or meaning of the stressful situation?

<p>Changing the meaning of the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between personal economic difficulty and negative social interactions?

<p>Economic difficulty increases the occurrence of negative social interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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