Social support and social network in family nursing: reviewing concepts

Authors

  • Iara Cristina da Silva Pedro University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto; College of Nursing
  • Semiramis Melani Melo Rocha University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto; College of Nursing
  • Lucila Castanheira Nascimento University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto; College of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200024

Keywords:

social support, family nursing, concept formation

Abstract

Social support and social network concepts are resources applicable to Family Nursing, as they are aimed at improving families' quality of life, and also at promoting, strengthening and maintaining their well-being. This study aimed to reflect on the main social network and social support concepts, relating them with Family Nursing, with a view to their application in nursing research and practice. We conclude that there is a lack of consensus about these concepts and that further criteria are needed for their use. In using Family Nursing, researchers must select the most relevant social network and social support concepts in literature to achieve the proposed objectives.

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Published

2008-04-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Short Communications/Cases Accounts

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How to Cite

Social support and social network in family nursing: reviewing concepts. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(2), 324-327. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200024