Harriett's husband of 52 years passed away recently. Fortunately, Harriett has several friends and lots of family to help her through this difficult time in her life. These friends and family represent Harriett's _____.

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Harriett's friends and family represent her social network, which is a group of individuals who she has ongoing social relationships with and can rely on for support during difficult times. The other options do not accurately describe this group of individuals. Her nuclear family would consist of just her and her spouse and possibly their children, but it does not include other extended family members or friends. Her extended family would include more distant relatives, but not necessarily close friends. Social family is not a commonly used term and reference group usually refers to a group that an individual compares themselves to for social comparison purposes, rather than a group of individuals who provide emotional support.

Harriett's Husband of 52 Years Passed Away Recently