Types of social support

Question 1

Types of socials support

Answer 1

Emotional support (indirect)
Instrumental support (direct)
Informational support (direct)
Companionship support (direct)

Question 2

Emotional support:
Explain
Direct or indirect?

Answer 2

Indirect

• parents being available to talk to about fears, worries, problems
• child feels understood and accepted

Question 3

Instrumental Support
Explain
Direct or indirect

Answer 3

Direct

• parents being available to provide actual assistance
  eg: tangible aid

Question 4

Informational support
Explain
Direct or indirect?

Answer 4

Direct

• parents being available to provide USEFUL info and make suggestions about relevant resources and courses of action
  eg: informational coaching, practicing skills with you, etc

Question 5

Companionship support
Explain
Direct or indirect?

Answer 5

Parents being available for companionship when doing various kinds of leisure time activites
Eg: co-physical activity (being active w/ the kids)