Key Concepts
What is stress ?
It is a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation
What are the name of the models ?
1. The buffer model
2. The main effect model
What were the names of the researchers from the key study ?
Cohen and Willis
Is the population validity high or low ?
High !
What is sociocultural ?
A wide array of societal and cultural influences that impact thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and ultimately health outcomes.
The buffer model reduces stress by ?
An intervention
What are the names of the models the researchers proposed ?
1. The buffer model
2. The main-effect model
What is a limitation of a meta-analysis ?
A meta-analysis can be limited by differences in the studies it combines.
What is a meta-analysis ?
A study that combines findings from multiple studies to draw a broader conclusion
In what phase is social support necessary
Appraisal process
What kind of study was this and what year did the researchers conduct it in ?
Meta-analysis conducted in 1985
What is wrong with simply stating "social support" ?
It is too vague
What is cross-sectional?
A study using different groups of people who differ in a variable of interest but share other characteristics is described with this term.
In what model is social integration necessary and why is it important ?
The main effect model and it is important because it has the potential to influence wellbeing
Overall, how many participants did the studies include ?
42,000
Why are socioeconomic and culture a limitation to the models presented ?
Depending on this people might require different types of support and respond differently
What are correlation and causation?
The difference between two variables being related versus one directly affecting the other.
What is the difference between the buffer model and the main effect model ?
The buffering model means social support helps people deal with stress by meeting their specific needs during tough times, while the main-effect model means being part of a community improves health and well-being all the time, not just during stress.
What were the results from the study ?
The buffering model worked when social support matched stress-specific needs, while the main-effect model applied to general community integration.
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Why were the researchers unable to draw accurate conclusions and why ?