精神科患者的社交网络交易。

Social network transactions of psychiatric patients.

作者信息

Nelson G, Hall G B, Squire D, Walsh-Bowers R T

机构信息

Department of Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

出版信息

Soc Sci Med. 1992 Feb;34(4):433-45. doi: 10.1016/0277-9536(92)90304-9.

DOI:10.1016/0277-9536(92)90304-9

PMID:1566125

Abstract

In this research we examine self-reported social network transactions of former psychiatric inpatients residing in different types of housing in the community. Unlike earlier research, we found considerable reciprocity in network transactions with family and friends. Only professionals provided more support than they received from patients. Providing emotional support to others was positively correlated with positive affect, community integration, and mastery. Respondents reported more supportive than unsupportive transactions with network members and more supportive transactions with friends than with family or professionals. Finally, residents of supportive apartments and group homes provided and received support more frequently than residents of board-and-care homes. We discuss the results in terms of their implications for policy and future research.

摘要

在本研究中，我们调查了居住在社区不同类型住房中的前精神病住院患者自我报告的社交网络交往情况。与早期研究不同，我们发现与家人和朋友的网络交往中存在相当程度的互惠。只有专业人员提供的支持多于他们从患者那里获得的支持。向他人提供情感支持与积极情绪、社区融入和掌控感呈正相关。受访者报告称，与网络成员的交往中支持性交往多于非支持性交往，与朋友的支持性交往多于与家人或专业人员的交往。最后，支持性公寓和集体之家的居民比寄宿护理之家的居民更频繁地提供和接受支持。我们将根据研究结果对政策和未来研究的影响进行讨论。