Social Relations Promote Resilience: A Case Study

Key Concepts of the Adlerian Therapy In accordance to the theory given by Adler, social interactions made by a person make important contributions in the larger community that may be beneficial on a larger scale. Level of the mental health of an individual is shown by the contributions that are made by an

Issues with Social Relationships and Health Studies of mortality, which included social relationships as a metric, determined social relationships have a significant causal relationship to mortality. (Holt-Lunstad, Smith & Layton, 2010) More studies have been done on social relationships however; the mechanisms of how social relationships affect our health are still unclear. (2010) Relationships and their effect on health status continue to be an important area of research and analysis. Social relationships are a determinant which can be addressed at a community level. One key principle outlined by the Commission of European Communities report was not just looking at mortality rates, but also focusing on the quality of life during the

Alenoush Karimian SOC 2: Winter 2017 The Influence of Three Weak Ties Social networks can be reconstructed with the introduction or reduction of nodes that make up social ties. The nodes represent the individuals in that network and the ties are the connection between the nodes that vary depending on the individual 's social network (Christakis and Fowler: 2011). This diversity in social networks has the potential for changing the path of someone’s life course. For me this occurred during the time I was in high school. My mom became disabled when she injured her back at work. Her injury made walking difficult and painful, therefore forcing her to leave her job

Addressing the family and friends thematic cluster, four authors conclude the importance of personal relationships. Though varied in their theses, tones, and styles, each article stresses that individuals quality of life can be positively affected by taking time for companions and relatives. Nancy Gibbs, writer of “The Magic of a Family Meal,” beautifully illustrates the benefits of eating with loved ones often, while “The Company Man” by Ellen Goodman demonstrates the negative effects of making one’s profession a priority over one’s personal life and relationships. Marion Winik in “What Are Friends For?” details the variety and opportunities one has to make friends throughout life. Best friends can persevere through hardships and distance as written in “Friends Forever” by Barbara Hagen. Analyzing these articles substantiated that family and friends are essential to a happy life.

* Social support from families, friends and community can help people solve problems and deal with adversity

In fact, many theories on aging regard maintaining social relationships as having a significant impact on aging outcomes. For example, “maintaining strong social relationships is one of the three components of successful aging” and “one of the four parts of active aging” (Wethington, April 12).

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have a reluctance to ask for support from friends and coworkers. An intermediate stepping stone may be setting up a social network site in which to give updates and allow friends and coworkers to offer support and services. This can also be accomplished through churches or other groups the Thomas’s were previously or actively involved with. Psychologically, it allows the Thomas’s to maintain their sense of self-reliance by providing information about their situation without expectations of support. This allows people to be supportive in a variety of capacities and at various levels.

Introduction The therapeutic alliance is the foundation for successful or unsuccessful treatment engagement (Sprenkle et al., 2009). The extent to which clients are able to engage with the therapist, will likely determine the expanse of participation and commitment they will attribute to therapy (Sprenkle et al., 2009), or social work intervention

The term “the American Dream” Like the skeleton of the human body, everything important in one’s life relies on this key concept to be strong and supportive. From the day one is born until the day that they die, they have and continuously build up relationships with the people in their family, their friends, co-workers, really anyone and everyone of their choosing. These people are there whenever you may need somebody to help care for you when going through a rough patch, or to help you celebrate when something great happens. Everybody has their “person”, as ever so famously quoted and demonstrated by Meredith Grey and Cristina Yang in the hit television show “Grey’s Anatomy”. In fact, this feature is so important to one 's’ success in life that it even affects their health in a similar way that diet and exercise also does, which is explained in the quote “Want to be healthy? Hit the gym. Eat nutritious food. And… hang out with people,” (Izadi). This quote comments on the idea that in order to be healthy, one must acquire numerous sociable relationships. Socialization is a key component of human nature, and can be argued to even be as important as eating and drinking, which is why the establishment of these supportive bonds with others is really the first step in living the American Dream.

The reason for establishing controls is to improve resilience. Controls may be actions that are repeated, either regularly in response to events, or they may be one-off actions or decisions to do, or not to do

Nearly 600,000 people participated in The Resilience Project, which commenced in 2014 in a search for those who were immune to diseases that should’ve been impossible to be resistant to. In this research, researchers compared the medical records of a participant with their genes and discovered 13 who were fit, despite possessing genes supposed to had killed them or caused

BACKGROUND: Risk and resilience is a key theme in child development. Children may face many risks such as poverty, abuse, divorce, exposure to disease, environmental disasters, or unstimulating daycare. Older children and teenagers face many of the same risks, plus risks associated with peer pressure and extra stressors. Most of the time, children do not face just one risk, as they often appear in clusters. Children and teenagers, though, are resilient; they are able to withstand their difficult situations and are able to recover from them (Bukatko & Daehler, 2012). Artist Mat Kearney uses this idea of risk and resilience by telling a story of a teenage girl dealing with the risks of peer pressure in his song “Girl America.” The article “Counteracting Depression and Delinquency in Late Adolescence” ties the two together using the concept of self-efficacy- one’s belief in one’s ability to succeed in a specific situation. The article is about a study on teens’ responses to risks in early adolescence to determine their resilience in their later adolescent years.

(3b) Studies have shown the effects of social relations on psychological wellbeing, where high quality relationships between individuals decrease the

High-quality social relationships, wherein people experience camaraderie and happiness, yield substantial health benefits. For instance, social ties such as marriage and religious involvement have been linked to healthier choices with diet and exercise, possibly because these connections promote positive behavioral norms (Umberson and Montez, 2010). High-quality social relationships also promote mental health by offering individuals a sense of place within a meaningful environment. When people feel connected and supported, they tend to experience a greater sense of control, a psychological state shown to be both associated and causally linked to good health (Lachman and Weaver, 1998). Positive psychological effects of social relationships improve physical health by making it easier for the body to maintain chemical homeostasis over long periods of time by alleviating its “allostatic load” (Umberson and Montez, 2010). Ultimately, these components of high-quality social relationships make people less likely to get sick and die.

Literature overviews are fundamental to any study as it provides the sociologist with a broad understanding of the specific social problem. A literature overview aids in analysing previously published work on the topic of the social problem which can be linked to the current investigation. It may reveal methods or