The Influence of Type and Degree of Emotion Expressed by Victim and Relationship Type Between Victim and Support Provider on the Provision of Social Support
Year: 2007
Type: article
Abstract: Research on social support has produced conflicting results concerning the role that emotional expression by the victim plays in the process. The current study sought to clarify the role played by the type and intensity of the emotion displayed by the victim, and the relationship type desired by the potential support provider. Participants interacted with confederates displaying low, medium or high levels of either sadness or anger after they had been induced to desire either a communal or exchange relationship. Emotion type and relationship type influenced a number of support variables. The effects of emotional intensity were more ambiguous. Results suggest that a more holistic view of support processes is needed to more fully understand social support.
Author: Katrina L. Cooper
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1491223962