Researchers have found that people who perceive strong social support are less likely to ruminate about their plight when confronting stressors than those who feel more alienated from others.This finding supports the:

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The buffering hypothesis states that social support can provide a buffer against the negative effects of stress by reducing the impact of stressors on mental and physical health. This finding suggests that perceived social support can buffer against rumination, a common negative emotion regulation strategy, during stressors.

Researchers Have Found That People Who Perceive Strong Social Support