title: A developmental basis for social support.
abstract: Developmental theory is proposed as a basis for understanding how social support is learned. The effect of life events on learning about social support is described. Six themes common to the developmental process which help to shape individual perceptions about social support are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008016:Life Change Events; D008875:Middle Aged; D010553:Personality Development; D011340:Problem Solving; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support