Social support acts as a buffer against the adverse effects of stress and has been shown to have beneficial physiological effects, including potential influence on immune functioning.

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  Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax

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• social support concept
• stress concept
• immune functioning concept