"Social Support" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Support systems that provide assistance and encouragement to individuals with physical or emotional disabilities in order that they may better cope. Informal social support is usually provided by friends, relatives, or peers, while formal assistance is provided by churches, groups, etc.
| Descriptor ID |
D012944
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| MeSH Number(s) |
I01.880.853.500.600
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 2010 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| 2013 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 2014 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| 2016 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2020 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 2021 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2025 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Social Support" by people in Profiles.
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The differential effects of social support on quality of life in head and neck cancer patients in the United States and China. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2026 Apr; 81:103156.
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Lean on me: Social factors and diabetes outcomes among young adults with type 1 diabetes prior to transitioning to adult care. Diabet Med. 2026 Mar; 43(3):e70205.
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Mental Health and Academic Outcomes in Undergraduate Nursing Students. Nurse Educ. 2026 May-Jun 01; 51(3):115-121.
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A randomized trial of two online platforms for dementia family caregivers: GamePlan4Care and Resources4Care. Alzheimers Dement. 2025 10; 21(10):e70690.
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The Role of Support and Communication on Postpartum Pain: A Qualitative Analysis of Patient Experiences. Birth. 2026 Jun; 53(2):332-340.
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Exploring resource profiles among trauma exposed youth: An identity-focused, cultural, and person-centered approach. J Affect Disord. 2026 Jan 15; 393(Pt A):120298.
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Experiences of emotional support among parents of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a qualitative study. J Pediatr Psychol. 2025 Sep 01; 50(9):887-896.
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Using interactive SMS support groups to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa: a qualitative analysis of social and psychological benefits. SAHARA J. 2025 12; 22(1):1989323.
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Family-Level Factors That Influence Physical Activity among Hispanic Adolescents at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Ethn Dis. 2025 08; 35(3):121-128.
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Enhancing Perceptions of Social Support and Belonging in Surgery Residency Programs. J Surg Educ. 2025 09; 82(9):103612.