Abstract

LOMBARDO, Enrique  and  SOLIVEREZ, Corina. Valoración del apoyo social durante el curso vital. Rev. psicodebate: psicol. cult. soc. [online]. 2019, vol.19, n.1, pp.51-61. ISSN 24516600.

xx Social support is a multidimensional construct that has a structural perspective and a functional perspective. From the structural perspective, the notion of social network is emphasized, which corresponds to the bonds that a person possesses and what they perceive as significant. The functional perspective refers to the functions performed by this network, the support it provides, and its effects on the well-being of the individual. The networks are modified throughout life, in terms of the size and composition of their bonds, which may affect the support it grants. For this reason, the objective of this research was to explore the most valued and needed supports during the life course. For this purpose, a transverse, descriptive, non-experimental design with a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodology was implemented. The sample was constituted by 120 individuals of both sexes, 30 by age group (20 to 30, 40 to 50, 60 to 70 and 80 to 90) residents of the city of Mar del Plata. To the total of the sample they were administered: a questionnaire of sociodemographic data that allowed to characterize the sample; and a brief semi-directed interview that explored which is the most valued and most frequently needed support. The data was analyzed in a qualitative manner by the categories of each generation, and then quantitatively using computerized statistical packages for Social Sciences. The results showed that emotional support is the most valued (72%) and most needed (37.5%) in all age groups.

Keywords : Social support; Life course; Valued support; Support needed.

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