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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Social Support
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Apoyo Social
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Apoio Social
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Synonyms English:
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Psychosocial Support Systems
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Tree Number:
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I01.880.853.500.600
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Definition English:
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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. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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human only; do not confuse entry term SOCIAL NETWORKS with SOCIAL NETWORKING
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See Related English:
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Self-Help Groups
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History Note English:
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91(83); was see under SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 1983-90
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Record Number:
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13328
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Unique Identifier:
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D012944
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