Psychological studies are often hard to reproduce – do the same research, get different results. However, many studies consistently show that social support – connecting out – plays a big role in building and maintaining resilience. Social support is the other side of isolation, which interferes with our ability to thrive under stress.
Read more:
- Strengthen your support network (American Psychological Association).
- Stress and social support (research paper on college students).
- Social support and resilience to stress (Psychiatry journal).
